San Jose Sharks (10-15-5) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-1)
December 10, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Carolina Hurricanes -450 / San Jose Sharks +350; Over/Under: +7.5
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The San Jose Sharks and Carolina Hurricanes meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Prediction. This article will include a Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Pick.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks lost to the Lightning and Panthers, and they play the Blues, Utah Hockey Club, and Jets next. The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.73 goals per game and are scoring 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli leads San Jose with 11 goals, Mikael Granlund has 20 assists and Jake Walman has 64 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.47 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 53 goals on 581 shots faced, and Vitek Vanecek has allowed 40 goals on 341 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Islanders, beat the Avalanche, and they play the Senators, Blue Jackets, and Islanders next. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.74 goals per game and are scoring 29.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Martin Necas leads Carolina with 14 goals, Sebastian Aho has 22 assists and Andrei Svechnikov has 90 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 83.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has given up 27 goals on 175 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 42 goals on 394 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last seven night games at Lenovo Center.
- The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 night games at Lenovo Center.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games at Lenovo Center.
- The Sharks have lost the second period in five of their last six road games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Seth Jarvis has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five home games.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 night games at Lenovo Center.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 night games at Lenovo Center.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in five of the Sharks’ last six road games.
- William Eklund has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
The San Jose Sharks are winning just enough to be worth a look in the underdog role, but it’s just hard to get there against good teams. The Sharks are also 4-9-4 on the road this season. The Carolina Hurricanes are easily the better team on both sides of the ice, and they’re 10-3-0 on their home ice. The Canes have won 5 straight games against the Sharks, which includes outscoring them 9-3 in the last two games. Have to roll with the Hurricanes, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the price.
