Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The NHL regular season continues with the Calgary Flames visiting the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. The game is set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NBCS.

The Flames, led by head coach Ryan Huska, have a season record of 23-27-6. They rank 14th in the conference and 7th in the division. On the other side, the Sharks, coached by Ryan Warsofsky, hold a 27-24-4 record. They stand 11th in the conference and 6th in the division.

Flames vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine -127, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +108

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames recently played five games, with two wins and three losses. They secured victories against the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. The Flames lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, and Anaheim Ducks.

In their recent win against the Oilers, the Flames scored four goals with two coming from power plays. Matvei Gridin and MacKenzie Weegar each contributed with multiple points. Dustin Wolf, the goalie, did not see action in this game.

During the season, the Flames rank 29th in goals and assists. They are 15th in shots on goal and 12th in hits. Goalie Dustin Wolf has played in 41 games, with 16 wins and 985 saves.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a tough stretch recently. They lost four of their last five games. Their only win was against the Vancouver Canucks, where they scored five goals.

Macklin Celebrini stands out as a key player for the Sharks. He has 28 goals and 53 assists in 55 games. His performance is crucial for the team’s offense.

In goal, Yaroslav Askarov has been the main option with 35 games played. He has secured 17 wins but has not recorded any shutouts. Alex Nedeljkovic has also contributed with 25 games played and 10 wins.

BTB Betting Pick

The San Jose Sharks are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The Sharks’ moneyline is set at -127, while the Flames’ is +108. Given the Sharks’ strong performance in goals and assists this season, they are likely to secure a win. The projected score is San Jose Sharks 4, Calgary Flames 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Sharks ranked 17th in goals and the Flames 29th. With these offensive stats, taking the over at +103 seems like a reasonable pick. The projected total is 7 goals, suggesting the over might hit.