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Vancouver Canucks Favored to Sweep San Jose Sharks in Final Matchup of 2024-25 NHL Season

The San Jose Sharks will take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, in the final week of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The Canucks are looking to sweep the four-game series against the Sharks and are currently favored with a moneyline of -310 and a total of 6.0 goals. Despite opening as a -300 favorite, the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for more updates on this matchup and other NHL picks for Monday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +254 | Canucks -300
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (-2) | Canucks -1.5 (-119)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 75%.

San Jose vs Vancouver Stats

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks were hoping to end their eight-game losing streak when they visited the Calgary Flames before Sunday's results were published. The team was ranked last in the NHL, trailing the Chicago Blackhawks by six points. During their losing streak, the Sharks gave up 40 goals while only scoring 19. They kicked off a road trip with an 8-7 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild and followed it up with a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev was set to start against Calgary, with a disappointing record of 7-18-3, a 4.03 GAA, and a .870 save percentage. The Sharks have a power ranking of 29, ranking 31st in offense, 32nd in defense, and are 20-48-11 for the season.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks are unlikely to make the postseason this year as they are currently six points behind the bottom wild card spot in the Western Conference. They will conclude their 2024-25 season with a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite winning three of their last five games, the Canucks missed an opportunity to extend their winning streak when they lost in overtime to the Minnesota Wild. Goalie Kevin Lankinen has a record of 25-15-10 with a 2.64 GAA and a .901 save percentage for the season, while Thatcher Demko is day-to-day with illness. The Canucks are ranked 24th in the league and have an offense ranking of 22nd, scoring an average of 2.91 goals per game. They have a defense ranking of 18th, giving up an average of 3.10 goals per game, with an overall record of 37-29-14. The San Jose Sharks have had the upper hand in their recent matchups, winning all three games.

Vancouver Canucks Poised to Overcome Defensive Woes of San Jose Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks have not been successful against the San Jose Sharks in their recent matchups, failing to cover the puckline in their last three encounters. However, despite San Jose's defensive struggles throughout the season and in their past eight games, I am hesitant to choose them as the victor. Alexandar Georgiev, the Sharks' goaltender, has allowed an alarming 26 goals in his most recent five games, including eight goals in his previous outing against Minnesota. San Jose's defensive weaknesses, compounded by the absence of key players Mario Ferraro and Shakir Mukhamadullin, make them vulnerable to the Canucks. The Vancouver team, although missing key players Elias Pettersson and Filip Chytil, are likely to capitalize on San Jose's defensive shortcomings and emerge victorious in this game.

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