In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 11th 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 37-34-7 this season after they lost to the Ducks by a score of 6-1 in their last game. San Jose allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did score in the third to avoid the shutout. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 30-19, won 42.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Mukhamadullin, while Askarov stopped 24 out of 30 shots, which was an .800 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Oilers by a score of 5-2, but did defeat the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2 before that. The Sharks have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 81 points. San Jose has scored 3.01 goals per game and they have allowed 3.58 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 42 goals and 66 assists, while Will Smith has added 23 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 21-19-3 with a 3.62 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this season.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 22-48-8 this year after they lost to the Kings by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 26-25, won 36.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from Pettersson, while Tolopilo stopped 22 out of 26 shots, which was an .846 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 2-1 and the Mammoth by a score of 7-4. The Canucks have lost 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 52 points. Vancouver has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.83 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 15 goals and 33 assists, while Filip Hronek has added eight goals and 38 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Nikita Tolopilo, who is 5-11-2 with a 3.66 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have won each of their last three games against the Canucks.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Canucks.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six games.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last six Saturday games as home favorites.
- The Canucks have won eight of their last nine night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Canucks’ last 10 games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Sharks have lost the first period in each of their last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Sharks’ last nine home games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Canucks’ last six games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three 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 night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 11 games as favorites against the Canucks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in five of the Sharks’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- William Eklund has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last four home games.
- Kiefer Sherwood is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in seven or more consecutive appearances this season.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Filip Hronek has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Sharks.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canucks’ last five road games.
- Marco Rossi has scored two goals against the Sharks this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.58).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.17%).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.54).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.83).
Sharks vs Canucks Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, which has really hurt them in the playoff race. The Sharks are 21-14-5 at home this year, while Canucks are 14-21-3 on the road. Vancouver has lost four in a row and 10 of their last 11, while scoring two goals or fewer in three of their last four. The Sharks are struggling to defend right now, but they should be fine against this Vancouver offense. Take San Jose -1.5 here.