In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 25th 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 14-31-6 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 6-5 in their last game. San Jose trailed 3-0 and 5-2, but they tied the game at five, before allowing the lone goal in the third period for the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 38-35, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Duehr, Zetterlund, Ferraro, and Thrun, while Askarov stopped 32 out of 38 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Predators by a score of 7-5 and the Bruins by a score of 6-3. San Jose has lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 34 points. San Jose has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.61 goals per game, while also averaging 18.2% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 14 goals, 29 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 10 goals, 27 assists, and 83 shots on goal. Yaroslav Askarov is 3-5-2 with a 2.93 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 28-18-3 this season after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Florida led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Panthers recorded 28 shots on goal, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Rodrigues, while Knight stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Ducks in back-to-back games by scores of 5-2 and 3-0. Florida has won three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 59 points. Florida has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 28 goals, 24 assists, and 129 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 27 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 19-11-2 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Sharks
- The Panthers have won each of their last 11 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 Saturday night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Panthers and Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight Saturday night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last four games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Saturday night games between teams from different conferences have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Panthers’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last nine road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Sharks’ last six games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- William Eklund has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven Saturday night appearances.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances with the Panthers as road favorites.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last five games as road favorites.
- Sam Reinhart has scored the first goal in three of the Panthers’ last four games as road favorites.
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last four games as road favorites.
Sharks vs Panthers Prediction
Florida comes into this matchup after blowing a third-period lead in their last game against the Kings, and they will be back on the road here. The Panthers are 15-9-1 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 8-15-1 at home. San Jose has lost five games in a row and eight of their last nine, and they have allowed at least six goals in each of their last three. The Sharks have been one of the worst teams in the NHL once again this season and they are allowing over 3.50 goals per game. I know we saw Florida only score once in their last game, but they should have plenty of scoring chances here. Take the Panthers -1.5 in this game.