In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the SAP Center.
Jets Keep Chugging Along
The Jets keep chugging along and they have a ton of confidence right now. The Jets scored four goals in the last game against the Montreal Canadiens and they were able to come out on top. Kyle Connor scored a goal and added an assist. Connor Hellebuyck was in goal and he saved 26 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Jets are averaging 3.66 goals while their defense is giving up 2.53 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. Kyle Connor has scored 17 goals and added 21 assists so far this season.
Why the Jets Will Beat the Sharks
- The Jets have won 10 of their last 11 road games following a home win.
- The Sharks have lost 12 of their last 14 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
- The Jets have won the first period in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
Long Season for the Sharks?
It has been a long season for the Sharks and this is a team that just hasn’t played very sound hockey to start the season. On Saturday the Sharks faced off against the Utah Hockey Club and he ended up losing 4-3. Fabian Zetterlund scored a goal and an assist but it wasn’t enough. Vitek Vanecek was in goal and he saved 36 of the 40 shots that he faced. They need to try and limit the shots on goal in this game. The Sharks on the season are averaging 2.76 goals while their defense is giving up 3.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 28th in the league. After this game, the Sharks will take on the Avalanche, Oilers, Canucks, Golden Knights, and Flames.
San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
The Jets are going to put on a show here. The Sharks defense is giving up 3.45 goals per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. The Jets are averaging 3.66 goals per game and they are going to get the offense going here. The Jets’ defense isn’t going to give up more than a goal here, and it’s going to be the Jets that will cruise. Back the Jets on the puck line to cash here.