San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The struggling San Jose Sharks will face off against the surging St. Louis Blues in a NHL Western Conference matchup on Saturday. San Jose has lost nine straight games and 19
Game outlook
The struggling San Jose Sharks will face off against the surging St. Louis Blues in a NHL Western Conference matchup on Saturday. San Jose has lost nine straight games and 19 of their last 20, while St. Louis has won seven of their last nine. The Sharks have been eliminated from postseason contention, while the Blues are fighting for a wild card spot in the Western Conference. Key players missing from both teams include Ty Emberson, Vitek Vanecek, Logan Couture, and Matt Benning for San Jose, and Josh Jacobs, MacKenzie MacEachern, and Oskar Sundqvist for St. Louis. St. Louis is the heavy betting favorite with odds opening at -328 and the current line at St. Louis -330.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +270 | Blues -330
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+105) | Blues -1.5 (-125)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 77%.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is currently struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom of the NHL in goals per game and shots taken. Their power play is also in the middle of the pack, scoring just over 20% of the time. Fabian Zetterlund leads the team in goals, while Mikael Granlund leads in assists and points. Defensively, the Sharks are last in the league in goals against and shots allowed, with a penalty kill ranking of 28th. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has a losing record and has struggled in recent games. The team's overall power ranking is 31, with poor rankings in both offense and defense. You can stay updated on the latest betting opportunities with our Bonus Code for BetGM, offering up to $1,500 in bonus bets.