In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 10th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 10-5-2 this year after they defeated the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they scored two late goals to tie the game and won in overtime. The Devils outshot New York by a total of 33-22, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hughes (2), Mercer, and Noesen, while Markstrom stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Devils defeated Montreal by a score of 5-3 and Edmonton by a score of 3-0. New Jersey has scored 3.63 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 84.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with five goals, 13 assists, and 43 shots on goal, while Jake Allen is 3-1-1 with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 4-9-2 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals in the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 31-26, won 62.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got both of their goals from Celebrini, while Vanecek stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sharks defeated Columbus by a score of 2-1 but did lose to Vancouver before that. San Jose has scored 2.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with six goals, 10 assists, and 47 shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 2-4-2 with a 3.52 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage.
Why the Devils will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Sharks’ last five games.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last six Sunday games.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight road games against opponents on a winning streak.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in 15 of the Sharks’ last 16 road games.
- Mikael Granlund has scored at least one goal in each of the Sharks’ last four road games.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in five of the Sharks’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup on the second game of a back-to-back, but they have won three games in a row and are playing very well right now. The Devils have won five of their last six games and have not allowed more than three goals in any of those six. San Jose is just 1-5-1 on the road this season, but they have won three of their last five games overall. The Sharks are playing better hockey over the last few weeks, but I can’t take them away from home. Take the Devils -1.5 here.