In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 28th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 11-10-3 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 6-0 in their last game. San Jose scored twice in the first period, three times in the second, and once in the third for the shutout win. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 42-26, won 48.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Will Smith, who had four shots on goal, while Askarov stopped 15 out of 19 shots and Nedeljkovic stopped 21 out of 23.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Bruins by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Senators by a score of 3-2 before that. The Sharks have lost two of their last three games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 25 points. San Jose has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 17.2% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 14 goals and 20 assists, while Will Smith has added seven goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 8-6-1 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 10-12-2 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Vancouver blew a 3-1 lead in the second period, but they scored the first two goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 41-28, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Garland, Kane, Karlsson, O’Connor, and Sasson, while Tolopilo stopped 37 out of 41 shots, which was a .902 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Flames by a score of 5-2 and the Stars by a score of 4-2. The Canucks have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 22 points. Vancouver has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.75 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 70.7% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with two goals and 20 assists, while Elias Pettersson has added seven goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Jiri Patera, who is 0-1-0 with a 7.39 goals against average and an .825 save percentage this year.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 home games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last seven road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 14 road games against the Sharks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 24 of the last 25 games between the Canucks and Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six home games.
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five day games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in five of the Sharks’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Drew O’Connor has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three road games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his nine previous road appearances against the Sharks.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against the Sharks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.3).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (31.9).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.75).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.73%).
Sharks vs Canucks Prediction
Vancouver was able to get a badly needed win last time out against Anaheim, but they have lost six of their last eight games. The Canucks are 7-5-1 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 7-4-3 at home. San Jose continues to play above expectations and they have found some success, despite scoring just 2.79 goals per game this year. I think this SJ offense will find plenty of chances in this game against a Vancouver defense that is allowing nearly four goals per game, so I like the Sharks at home.