San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

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The San Jose Sharks will visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Sharks have a record of 27-22-4 under head coach Ryan Warsofsky. They are ranked 9th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Western Pacific Division. The Flames, led by Ryan Huska, hold a 21-26-6 record and stand 15th in the conference and 7th in the division.

Sharks vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine -108, Calgary Flames MoneyLine -111

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks recently faced the Edmonton Oilers. They lost the game 4-3 with 21 shots on goal. Collin Graf and Michael Misa each scored a goal for the Sharks.

In a game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Sharks secured a 5-2 victory. Macklin Celebrini contributed with one goal and three assists. The team had 33 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play.

Against the New York Rangers, the Sharks won 3-1. Macklin Celebrini led the team with two goals. The Sharks recorded 31 shots on goal and blocked 18 shots from the Rangers.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last five games, with scores of 1-4 against both the Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins. In the game against the Anaheim Ducks, they lost by one, 3-4, even though they had 35 shots on goal.

In their recent performances, the Flames have been active with shots. They ranked 11th in shots on goal this season with 1,527. However, they struggled with goal scoring, ranking 24th with 131 goals.

Dustin Wolf has been the primary goalie for the Flames. He has played 39 games, with 15 wins and 20 losses. Wolf has made 944 saves but allowed 110 goals this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Calgary Flames are slightly favored to win against the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -111. The Sharks are close behind at -108. Considering the Flames have a higher ranking in goals against and saves, the pick is for Calgary to win. The projected score is Calgary 4, San Jose 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the Flames’ defense may hold the Sharks to fewer goals. The recommendation is to take the over at 6.0 (-116) as the projected score is 4-3, which exceeds the set total.