In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 14, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks (20-49-11, 47-33 ATS) are currently on a nine-game losing skid and just want this season to be over. Luckily for them, only two games are remaining. The Sharks opened their four-game road trip with losses to the Wild, Oilers, and Flames. They are at the bottom of the Western Conference with 51 points and have been the worst team in the NHL this season.
The Sharks score 2.59 goals per game on average (31st), while they concede 3.81 GPG (31st). This season, Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 62 points (24 G and 38 A). William Eklund has 58 points (17 G and 41 A), while Tyler Toffoli chips in with 53 points (30 G and 23 A).
Alexandar Georgiev (15-25-3) is expected to start for the Sharks at the goal on Monday against the Canucks. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.79 goals per game this year with a .872 SV% and no shutouts.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-14, 40-40 ATS) will finish the season in 5th place in the Pacific Division and out of the playoffs. They will conclude the season with a three-game homestay; the opening one turned out to be a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. After this game against the Sharks, Vancouver will take on the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Canucks average 2.88 goals per game this year (22nd), while they allow 3.08 GPG (18th). Quinn Hughes leads the team with 75 points (16 G and 59 A). Brock Boeser contributes 49 points (25 G and 24 A), while Conor Garland has 49 points (19 G and 30 A).
Kevin Lankinen (25-15-10) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Monday against the Sharks. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Canucks will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 14 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have won each of their last eight games against the Sharks at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Sharks at Rogers Arena.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the last five games between the Sharks and Canucks at Rogers Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canucks’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sharks’ last four night games against the Canucks following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 18 games as favorites against the Sharks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 10 games at Rogers Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T2nd in the league for power play goals against this season (38).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only three teams to lose 18+ games when tied or leading after Period 2 this season.
- The San Jose Sharks rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.49%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 25th in the league in power-play percentage this season (18.55%).
Canucks vs Sharks Prediction
The Canucks won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. Vancouver won all three H2Hs this season, and I am backing the Canucks to sweep the series on Monday. Although the Canucks failed to cover a -1.5 puck line in those three victories, I am backing them to do it now as the Sharks are in a disastrous form and they played last night at Calgary. The Canucks will be rested and ready to hand San Jose its tenth consecutive defeats. Back the Canucks to win and cover the puck line.