San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/31/26

The San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames are set to meet for the 3rd time this season on Saturday afternoon in Calgary. The Flames took the first meeting by a score of 2-0 on November 13, and the Sharks claimed a 6-3 win in the 2nd meeting on December 16. This matchup could be similar to the 2nd meeting in terms of total goals. The Sharks have scored 11 total goals over their last 3 contests, and have received a big boost with the return of Will Smith earlier this month. Smith has tallied 8 points on 3 goals and 5 assists in his 6 games since returning to the lineup, which has led to the Sharks potting 3 or more goals in 4 of those 6 games. Smith is a great compliment to Macklin Celebrini, who is 4th in the NHL with 79 points on the season.

The Flames haven’t found much offensive success this season, but they seem to have a favorable matchup against the Sharks. San Jose is allowing 3.44 goals per game, which ranks 29th in the league. They’re also allowing 30.5 shots on goal per game, which ranks 30th in the league. If the Flames were ever going to break through offensively, this is the matchup to do so. Make it a small play, but look to the over in this one.

Sharks vs Flames prediction: Over 6.5 (+105) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.