In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 30th 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 2-6-2 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose erased a 3-0 lead to tie the game in the third, but they allowed a goal with about seven minutes left for the loss. The Sharks out shot LA by a total of 40-14, won 47.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Kurashev, Smith, and Wennberg, while Yaroslav Askarov stopped 10 out of 14 shots, which was a .714 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Wild by a score of 6-5, but did lose to the Devils by a score of 3-1 before that. The Sharks have split their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with six points. San Jose has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 4.60 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with six goals and 10 assists, while William Eklund has added four goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 1-4-1 with a 4.69 goals against average and an .844 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 8-2-0 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 8-4 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 5-0 in the second period, but they cut the deficit to 5-4, before allowing the last three goals in the loss. The Devils were out shot by a total of 42-30, won 48.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hughes, Mercer, Noesen, and Hamilton, while Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 out of 42 shots, which was an .810 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Avalanche by a score of 4-3 and the Sharks by a score of 3-1. The Devils have won eight of their last nine games and they are currently tied for first in the Metro standings with 16 points. New Jersey has scored 3.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 83.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with nine goals and five assists, while Jesper Bratt has added four goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 2-2-0 with a 5.13 goals against average and an .830 save percentage this season.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Devils have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has won each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the last 11 games between the Devils and Sharks.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last five games when trailing after the second period.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 home games.
- The Devils have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Sharks’ last six games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last five games.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last four games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in four of the Devils’ last five games as road favorites.
- Timo Meier has scored the first goal in three of the Devils’ last four games as road favorites.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Devils as road favorites.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (4.60).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.67%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.90).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T5th in the league in power play percentage this season (28.57%).
Sharks vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey finally had their lengthy winning streak snapped in their last game against Colorado, but they showed some fight and nearly erased a five goal deficit. The Devils are 3-2-0 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 0-3-2 at home. San Jose has played better in their last five games, but they are still looking for their first regulation win of the season. The Sharks have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five games, while New Jersey has scored at least four goals in four of their last five. Take the over here.