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San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames
The division rival San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Oddsmakers opened the Flames as -227-moneyline favorites versus the Sharks, while the game's total opened at 6.
Calgary lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Canucks on April 16. Bettors who backed the Canucks at -215 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
The Sharks were a 9-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Oilers. That made winners of bettors who got Edmonton at -565 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.
San Jose:
Team record: 19-53-9 SU
Calgary:
Team record: 37-39-5 SU