San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions
The San Jose Sharks will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the Sharks holding a record of 5-10-3 and the Penguins holding a record of
Game outlook
The San Jose Sharks will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the Sharks holding a record of 5-10-3 and the Penguins holding a record of 6-9-3. Despite the Sharks having a challenging season so far, the Penguins have been established as the betting favorite with odds opening at -205 and currently at -208. The teams have faced off twice last season with the Penguins winning both matchups. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +179 | Penguins -208
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (-140) | Penguins -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 68%.
San Jose Sharks
In their recent game against the New York Rangers, the San Jose Sharks lost 3-2 with goals scored by Timothy Liljegren and Fabian Zetterlund. Goalie MacKenzie Blackwood made 32 saves out of 35 shots faced. The team's offense has struggled this season, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last ten games. San Jose ranks last in the league for goals per game and 24th in shots per game. Mikael Granlund leads the team with 18 points. On the defensive end, the Sharks also rank poorly, allowing the 26th most goals per game and facing the most shots per game. Blackwood has a 3-5-2 record with a 3.11 goals against average and .910 save percentage, while Vitek Vancek has a 2-5-1 record with a 3.25 GAA and .903 SV%. Overall, with a power ranking of 32, the Sharks are ranked 31st in offense, 27th in defense, and have a season record of 6-5.