In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 1st 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 12-11-3 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit from 4-1 to 4-3 in the second period, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the narrow loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 24-21, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund and Smith (2), while Nedeljkovic stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Avalanche by a score of 6-0 before that. The Sharks have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 27 points. San Jose has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 14 goals and 23 assists, while Will Smith has added 10 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 9-6-1 with a 2.96 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 12-11-3 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Utah played great defense for most of the game, but allowed a goal late in the second period in the shutout loss. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 19-18, won 54.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah was led by Keller, who had four shots on goal, while Vejmelka stopped 18 out of 19 shots, which was a .947 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Stars by a score of 4-3 and the Canadiens by a score of 4-3. The Mammoth have lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 27 points. Utah has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 13.7% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Logan Cooley has led Utah with 14 goals and nine assists, while Nick Schmaltz has added 10 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 10-7-2 with a 2.74 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Mammoth have lost each of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Sharks have won each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 home games.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites.
- The Mammoth have lost the second period in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Sharks’ last nine home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the Mammoth’s last four road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 10 games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the Mammoth’s last 12 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in four of the Sharks’ last five night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last seven home games.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last four home games.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in three of the Mammoth’s last four games against the Sharks.
- Logan Cooley has recorded at least one point in 12 of his last 13 road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Alexander Kerfoot has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Sharks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.81).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.2).
- Utah Mammoth rank T30th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.70%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.0).
Sharks vs Mammoth Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup really struggling over the last few weeks and they are starting to drift in the Central standings. The Mammoth are 5-8-2 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 8-4-3 at home. San Jose has alternated wins and losses over their last six games, but they continue to be very competitive this year. The Sharks aren’t a great defensive team, but Askarov has been outstanding in goal and I just don’t trust Utah right now. Take San Jose at home.