Flames vs Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Nazem Kadri will test the Sharks' defense early and often tonight, per our NHL betting picks.

Todd Cordell - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst
Feb 26, 2026 • 10:14 ET • 3 min read

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32 %
SJ
68 %
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Nazem Kadri o2.5  Shots On Goal (-135) Nazem Kadri o2.5 Shots On Goal (-135)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) controls the puck.

Nazem Kadri always brings his best against the San Jose Sharks, averaging 4.3 shots on goal and 1.2 points over the last 14 meetings.

My Flames vs. Sharks predictions expect the well-rested veteran to put forth another strong offensive showing tonight.

Let’s dive into my NHL picks for Thursday, February 26.

Flames vs Sharks prediction

Flames vs Sharks best bet: Nazem Kadri Over 2.5 shots on goal (-135)

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri has recorded at least three shots on goal in nine of the past 10 head-to-head meetings with the San Jose Sharks, including two of three this season.

Kadri has recorded 24 attempts over three games against the Sharks. He attempted 6+ in each of them.

That’s a sweet spot for Kadri to clear this line. He’s gone Over this line in 22 of 29 games (76%) this year when attempting 6+ shots.

The Sharks have allowed the second-most shots to centers over their last 10, so the volume should remain strong.

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Flames vs Sharks same-game parlay

Kadri hit the scoresheet in 11 of his last 14 games against the Sharks, tallying 17 points in total. He should be able to build on those outputs given they rank Bottom 4 in both shots and goals allowed.

Matt Coronato has seven points over his last six games vs. teams that sit Bottom 10 in goals against and skates on the top power play with Kadri.

Flames vs Sharks SGP

  • Nazem Kadri Over 2.5 shots on goal
  • Nazem Kadri Over 0.5 points
  • Matt Coronato Over 0.5 points

Flames vs Sharks odds

  • Moneyline: Calgary +105 | San Jose -125
  • Puck line: Calgary +1.5 (-230) | San Jose -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)

Flames vs Sharks trend

Nazem Kadri has averaged 4.8 shots on goal over his last 10 games against San Jose. Find more NHL betting trends for Flames vs. Sharks.

How to watch Flames vs Sharks

Location SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
Date Thursday, February 26, 2026
Puck drop 10:00 p.m. ET
TV NBCSCA, SN1

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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