The San Jose Sharks (32-5-4-1) get set to take a bite out of the Calgary Flames (26-12-3-1), Thurs, Jan 15, as they host the Flames for some glove dropping NHL action. The Sharks have gone 20 games at home without a regulation loss. The Flames recently pounded the Sharks 5-2 on home ice, but the Sharks killed the Flames 6-1 on their turf. NHL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Sharks as -200 moneyline favs over the Flames who are listed as +170 roaddogs. Get your San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames NHL Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Flames are on an 8-2 SU win streak after recently beating the Blues 3-1 at home. Michael Cammalleri (2) and David Cross were the lone goal scorers on the night. The Flames power play has scored a goal in their last four games for a total five goals on 16 tries, while their penalty kill hasn’t allowed a goal in back to back games. They are 10-8-1 SU on the road where they average 2.58 GAG and give up an average 3.11 GAG. But in their last five they’ve averaged 3.60 GAG and given up an average 2.40 GAG. Goalie Miikka Kiprusoff is 26-11-3 and has won his last three games straight, he currently has a 2.79 GAA along with three shutouts.
The Sharks are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games after recently humiliating the Lightning 7-1 at home. Devin Setoguchi, Joe Thornton (2), Milan Michalek, Ryane Clowe, Joe Pavelski and Tomas Plihal scored for the Sharks. They are 20-0-2 SU at home where they average 4.00 GAG and give up an average 1.95 GAG. But in their last five they’ve averaged 4.40 GAG and given up an average 2.40 GAG. Their power play is superb, they’ve scored eight power play goals on 18 tries and their penalty kill has slipped allowing a goal a game in their last four games. Goalie Evgeni Nabokov is 23-4-3-1 with a 2.44 GAA and one shutout.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Over is 5-1-2 in the last 8 meetings in San Jose.
- Flames are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in San Jose.
San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames NHL Predictions
When: Thurs, Jan 15, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Sharks -200
Point-Spreads.com San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames NHL Predictions- Sharks -200
The Bottom Line: The Sharks have the best home record and their power play is money in the bank. Go Sharks! Get your San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames NHL Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
