In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 7th 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 5-6-3 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 6-1 in their last game. San Jose was tied at one in the first period, but they scored the next five goals to put the game out of reach for the nice win. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 30-23, won 43.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Cardwell, Celebrini, Dellandrea, Smith, Toffoli, and Klingberg, while Askarov stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Red Wings by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 before that. The Sharks have won three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 13 points. San Jose has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 3.79 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with eight goals and 13 assists, while Will Smith has added five goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 3-4-1 with a 3.88 goals against average and an .879 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 9-4-0 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Winnipeg allowed one goal in the first period and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Jets were out shot by a total of 26-23, won 37.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg was led by Mark Scheifele, who had four shots on goal, while Hellebuyck stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 6-3. The Jets have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 18 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.46 goals per game and they have allowed 2.54 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 88.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with nine goals and 11 assists, while Kyle Connor has added eight goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 6-4-0 with a 2.31 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this year.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The underdogs have won eight of the Jets’ last 10 games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Jets have lost three of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last 10 games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Jets have lost the second period in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Sharks have lost 18 of their last 19 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have won each of their last five games against the Sharks.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last three games.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Jets’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last three games as favorites.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in each of the Sharks’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in six of the Sharks’ last seven night games.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- William Eklund has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances in night games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five games as favorites.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 15 appearances with the Jets as favorites.
- Kyle Connor has scored the last goal in each of the Jets’ last three games as favorites.
Sharks vs Jets Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but San Jose is coming off of a win and will be at home. The Sharks are 2-3-3 at home this year, while the Jets are 4-1-0 on the road. Winnipeg was shutout in their last game, but they scored at least four goals in the three games prior. I still don’t trust the San Jose defense, but I do like San Jose’s offense and their ability to convert chances. Take the over here.