This is a 7* MID-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose has lost three straight and I think will leave everything on the ice tonight to secure a victory. A date vs. the Flames is just what the doctor ordered to get untracked as the Sharks have won seven of the last eight in the series in front of the home town crowd. Note that San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi has been particularly sharp vs. Calgary in going 12-2-1 with a 2.18 GAA, the Sharks have actually outscored the Flames 34-18 in taking three straight and seven of eight home meetings. This is a poor spot for the Flames as well who are coming off a 3-2 loss at Anaheim just last night. Note that Calgary goaltender Jonas Hiller is just 1-1-2 with a 2.88 GAA in his last four vs. San Jose. Note that San Jose is 6-3 (+2.6 units) in its last nine when playing with three or more days of rest. No need to overanalyze this one in my opinion, the writing is on the wall and I feel this line should in fact be a lot larger, great value here; play on the SHARKS.

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