San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks will take on the New Jersey Devils in an important matchup for both teams. The Devils are four points ahead of the Sharks in the standings on a three-game winning streak, while the Sharks are looking to pull themselves out of the basement of the Pacific Division. The betting line currently favors the Devils with New Jersey opening at -450. Both teams are hoping to make the most of the new month and looking forward to an exciting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sharks +360 | Devils -470

Spread: Sharks +2.5 (-133) | Devils -2.5 (+112)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 82%.

San Jose Sharks

Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has a .889 save percentage and 4.12 goals-against average with -3.8 goals saved above average, and Tomas Hertl and Fabian Zetterlund have combined for 10 goals and 15 assists to lead the Sharks' offense. However, only three skaters have 5 goals or more and the team has struggled to find ways to stifle the opposition. The San Jose Sharks are having a challenging season, with a 5-16-2 record and a low rankings in both offense and defense. Tomas Hertl and Fabian Zetterlund have provided the most offensive support with 10 goals and 15 assists but only three skaters have scored 5 goals or more. On defense, Ty Emberson and Kyle Burroughs have 1.0 defensive point shares, but the rest of the unit has had difficulty preventing opponents from accessing open shots on Kaapo Kahkonen's net, who has a .889 save percentage and 4.12 goals-against average with -3.8 goals saved above average.