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Florida Panthers Favored to Beat San Jose Sharks in Highly Anticipated Cross-Conference Battle

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the NHL will feature a 13-game card, culminating in a cross-conference battle between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. The Panthers previously bested the Sharks 3-1 in December, making them the betting favorite at -295, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for further analysis and predictions for this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -295 | Sharks +250
• Spread: Panthers -1.5 (-117) | Sharks +1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 75%.

Florida vs San Jose Stats

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers recently suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings, marking their eighth loss in 14 games. The team, which has not won three consecutive games since mid-December, lost a 1-0 lead in the third period against the Kings. Evan Rodrigues scored one of their two power-play goals, while goalie Spencer Knight allowed two goals on 28 shots. Knight's season record stands at 9-7-1 with a 2.43 GAA and .907 save percentage, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 19-11-2 with a 2.83 GAA and .897 save percentage. The Panthers allow an average of 2.98 goals per game (tied for 15th in the NHL) and score an average of 3.16 goals per game (9th). With a power ranking of 3, Florida ranks 9th in offense, 16th in defense, and currently holds a season record of 28-18-3.

San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks have been struggling recently, with only one win in their last nine games and a five-game winless streak. Despite erasing a 5-2 deficit against the Nashville Predators in their last game, the Sharks ultimately fell short, with Mikael Granlund tallying three assists and goaltender Yaroslav Askarov allowing six goals on 38 shots. Askarov's season record stands at 3-5-2 with a 2.93 GAA and .903 save percentage, while Alexandar Georgiev is 2-9-0 with a 3.79 GAA and .884 save percentage in 11 starts. The Sharks rank 30th in offense, scoring an average of 2.65 goals per game, and 31st in defense, allowing an average of 3.61 goals per game. Overall, they have a power ranking of 29 and hold a record of 14-31-6. The Sharks have also had success against the Florida Panthers, winning all three of their recent matchups.

Panthers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Sharks

The Panthers are expected to rebound from a recent loss and perform well in their upcoming game against the Sharks. The team's strong performance is apparent when comparing their record to that of the Sharks, who have struggled defensively in recent games. Key players, such as Yaroslav Askarov and Alexandar Georgiev, have faced challenges in recent games, which may impact the Sharks' ability to keep up with the Panthers. With a history of dominant performances against the Sharks, including an 11-game winning streak, the Panthers have a strong chance of success. It is likely that the Panthers will continue this trend with a solid performance in the upcoming game.

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