San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators Betting Picks & Predictions
The San Jose Sharks will be facing the Ottawa Senators in an away game at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Sharks currently hold a record of 10 wins, 29 losses, and 3 overtime
Game outlook
The San Jose Sharks will be facing the Ottawa Senators in an away game at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Sharks currently hold a record of 10 wins, 29 losses, and 3 overtime losses, while the Senators have a record of 14 wins and 23 losses. In their previous encounters last season, each team emerged victorious in one matchup. The game is scheduled to commence at 4 PM EST. As of the opening betting odds, Ottawa is considered the favorite with a line of -225, and the odds have not undergone any changes since then.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +194 | Senators -225
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (-120) | Senators -1.5 (+100)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 69%.
San Jose Sharks
In their recent game, the San Jose Sharks, despite being considered underdogs, managed to defeat the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 3-2. Luke Kunin, Fabian Zetterlund, and Nikita Okhotiuk all scored goals for the Sharks, while MacKenzie Blackwood performed well in goal, saving 33 out of 35 shots faced. However, it should be noted that the offense has been struggling throughout the season, with the team scoring two or fewer goals in seven out of their last ten games. In fact, San Jose currently ranks last in both goals per game and shots per game. Tomas Hertl leads the team with 29 points, followed closely by Mikael Granlund with 28 points. On the defensive side, both the defense and goaltending have also faced challenges. San Jose ranks last in goals against per game and shots against per game. MacKenzie Blackwood, who has a record of 5-16-2, has a goals against average of 3.79 and a save percentage of .892. Kaapo Kahkonen, with a record of 5-12-1, has a goals against average of 3.70 and a save percentage of .897. Overall, San Jose currently holds a power ranking of 31 and ranks 32nd in offense, averaging 1.98 goals per game. They are also ranked 32nd in defense, with an average of 4.17 points scored against them per game. Their current season record stands at 10-29-3.