The San Jose Sharks are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Vancouver Canucks look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks prediction.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks have lost to the Coyotes, Avalanche, and Kings during this streak. The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.09 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tomas Hertl leads San Jose with 11 goals, Mikael Granlund has 18 assists and Fabian Zetterlund has 73 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.94 goals per game and are killing 72.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Kaapo Kahkonen has allowed 46 goals on 457 shots faced, while Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 75 goals on 707 shots.
San Jose Sharks Team Facts
- The Sharks have lost each of their last six games at Rogers Arena.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Rogers Arena.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last four games at Rogers Arena following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Blackhawks and Predators this week, but they most recently lost to the Stars. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.76 goals per game and are scoring on 24.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Boeser leads Vancouver with 24 goals, Quinn Hughes has 33 assists and Elias Pettersson has 87 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 2.47 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 57 goals on 711 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has allowed 25 goals on 312 shots.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have won each of their last six home games against the Sharks.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 20 games between the Sharks and Canucks.
- The Canucks have lost the first period in five of their last six games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks prediction
The San Jose Sharks are back to stinking up the joint, even if their recent stretch has come against good teams. It’s just hard to get behind the Sharks with confidence, especially against good teams or on the road. The Vancouver Canucks continue to light the world on fire and things should continue against a Sharks team they’ve won 9 of the last 10 meetings against. Give me the Canucks and the PL for max betting value.
