Flames vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 16 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 16, 2024, 2:09AM | Published: Feb 15, 2024, 2:33PM
The Calgary Flames will face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Flames vs Sharks game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Flames vs Sharks
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Calgary-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Flames a 70% chance of beating the Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome.
More: Flames vs Sharks Simulated 10,000 Times
Flames vs Sharks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are listed below:
- Head to Head: Flames $1.34, Sharks $3.85
- Line: Flames -1.5 ($1.84), Sharks +1.5 ($2.12)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.84, Under $2.10
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Flames at $1.34 and the Sharks at $3.85.
The Flames are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.84 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.12.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.84 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Flames vs Sharks game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Flames vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.85 with Betfair (4.4% edge) 🔥
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.12 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.84 with Betfair (53% probability)
Today's Flames vs Sharks best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
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Flames vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Calgary vs San Jose on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Flames vs Sharks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Flames vs Sharks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Calgary's Andrei Kuzmenko is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Sharks.
Kuzmenko has a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star has a 34.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 6.9% probability
- Blake Coleman: 6.8% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 6.4% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 5.3% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.7% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Anthony Duclair: 4.9% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 4.3% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.0% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 3.7% probability
- William Eklund: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 34.9% probability
- Blake Coleman: 33.8% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 32.3% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 28.8% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 25.5% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Anthony Duclair: 25.8% probability
- Nico Sturm: 23.4% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 23.1% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 20.1% probability
- William Eklund: 19.9% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Calgary vs San Jose match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Sharks: Preview
The game between the Flames and Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Friday 16 February 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Calgary vs San Jose predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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