San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The NHL will feature a 10-game slate on Thursday, with one of the headline matchups being the San Jose Sharks (6-11-4) facing off against the St. Louis Blues (8-11-1) in an
Game outlook
The NHL will feature a 10-game slate on Thursday, with one of the headline matchups being the San Jose Sharks (6-11-4) facing off against the St. Louis Blues (8-11-1) in an intriguing Western Conference showdown. Both teams have had sluggish starts to the season, with the Sharks struggling to find consistency and the Blues looking to turn things around after a recent losing streak. The game is set to take place at 8:00 ET at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. St. Louis is the betting favorite, opening at -250 and currently holding a line of St. Louis -218. Stay tuned for picks and predictions on the outcome of this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +184 | Blues -218
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (-140) | Blues -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 69%.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, but with a mix of young talent and veteran players, they are showing determination and grit. After a slow start to the season, they have improved their record to 6-11-4, with a third of their games going to overtime. Despite a loss in their last game against Dallas, the Sharks showed promise with goals from Mikael Granlund and Jake Walman. Granlund has been a standout player with 22 points so far this season. However, the team's offense ranks low at 28th, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game. Defensively, they are also struggling, allowing an average of 3.55 goals per game. Overall, the Sharks are ranked 30th in power rankings but are showing signs of improvement.