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Flames vs. Sharks prediction: Calgary favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/16/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The San Jose Sharks will square off with the Calgary Flames in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Flames as the most likely winner of the Flames vs. Sharks game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flames vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Flames and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Flames a 55% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Flames vs. Sharks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flames | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+185) | +1.5 (-210) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flames vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -210 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +120 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks +1.5 at the spread.
Flames vs. Sharks player props
Who will score a goal in Flames vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flames vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Celebrini a 41.3% chance of scoring a goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the star is an 8.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 31.0% |
| Matthew Coronato | 28.4% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 26.8% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 25.6% |
| Morgan Frost | 23.4% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 41.3% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 28.5% |
| William Eklund | 26.0% |
| Adam Gaudette | 22.8% |
| Jeff Skinner | 21.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 6.6% |
| Matthew Coronato | 6.0% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 4.9% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 4.8% |
| Blake Coleman | 4.6% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 8.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.5% |
| William Eklund | 4.9% |
| Adam Gaudette | 4.3% |
| Jeff Skinner | 4.0% |
Flames vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Sharks and Flames at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Conclusion
We predict the Flames, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flames vs. Sharks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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