Winnipeg Jets Out for Revenge Against San Jose After Eight-Game Losing Streak
This Thursday at 10:30pm, January 4th, the Winnipeg Jets head to the SAP Center in San Jose, California to face the San Jose Sharks in a second meeting this year. The Sharks
Game outlook
This Thursday at 10:30pm, January 4th, the Winnipeg Jets head to the SAP Center in San Jose, California to face the San Jose Sharks in a second meeting this year. The Sharks took the previous contest 2-1 in December 12th.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jets -248 | Sharks +208
Spread: Jets -1.5 (-2) | Sharks +1.5 (-117)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 71%.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets defeated their opponents, the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2 on Tuesday, with goalie Conor Hellebuyck making 32 saves. Winnipeg has been impressive this season, taking points in nine consecutive games, 10-4-2 on the road, 2nd in GAA (2.47) and 27th in penalty killing (73.8%).
San Jose Sharks Analysis
Mario Ferraro had two assists in the latest game and has five points in his last five contests. Goaltenders Kaapo Kahkonen and MacKenzie Blackwood have not been able to lead their team to success, with both giving up four goals in the game against Detroit Red Wings and with the Sharks ranking #28 on penalty killing (73.5%). The San Jose Sharks suffered a 5-3 defeat against Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, on the first of a three-game homestand. With the loss, San Jose hold a 9-26-3 overall record, as well as sitting at the bottom of the NHL rankings for offensive (2.05 goals/game) and defensive performance (4.16 points/game) and penalty killing (73.5%). Mario Ferraro had two assists in the match and has collected five points in the last five games, while the goalkeepers, Kaapo Kahkonen and MacKenzie Blackwood, both gave up four goals.