Flames vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Dec 18, 2022

The San Jose Sharks face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Flames vs. Sharks, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Flames vs. Sharks?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 59% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Flames vs. Sharks Game Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-165), Flames -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Sharks +152, Flames -169
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Flames, with -165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +152, which means you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

Meanwhile, 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 for total goals scored sits at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +152 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Flames vs. Sharks Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Flames-Sharks matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Flames vs. Sharks on Sunday December 18, 2022.

Flames vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Sharks and Flames at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Sunday December 18, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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