Flames vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Apr 7, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 10:30PM EDT as the Calgary Flames square off with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.

Dimers' best betting picks for Flames vs. Sharks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Flames vs. Sharks?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Flames-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 62% chance of defeating the Sharks.

MORE: Flames vs. Sharks Simulated 10K Times

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are +1.5 underdogs versus the Flames, with -150 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +165. That means you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -169, where you can risk $169 to win $100, for a total payout of $269, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -150 via BetMGM (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +165 via BetMGM (0.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6 @ +110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Flames vs. Sharks Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Calgary vs. San Jose, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Flames-Sharks matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Flames vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Flames vs. Sharks? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Flames and Sharks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Meier an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star is a 39.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 7.4% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.8% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.3% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 6.0% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 4.6% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 8.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.6% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.3% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 3.5% probability
• Nick Bonino: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 37.2% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 35.7% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 30.3% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 29.6% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 24.9% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 39.4% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 30.5% probability
• Logan Couture: 27.0% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 19.3% probability
• Nick Bonino: 17.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Flames vs. Sharks on Thursday April 7, 2022.

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Flames vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

When do the Sharks play the Flames?

• Date: Thursday April 7, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM EDT / 7:30PM PDT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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