The Arizona Coyotes got the better of the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week, but the Sharks will be looking to exact some revenge when the Western Conference foes collide in the California on Sunday. UNDER bettors are loving the Coyotes lately, and for good reason. The UNDER is 5-0-1 in the Coyotes’ last six entering the tilt. The UNDER is also 5-1-1 in the Sharks’ previous seven matchups.
- The Coyotes are 4-10 in their last 14 overall.
- The home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the Sharks and Coyotes.
- The UNDER is 6-1 in the Sharks last 7 vs. the Pacific Division.
San Jose, which moved within a point of Anaheim for second place in the Pacific Division, will begin a six-game home stand today. The confines of SAP Center haven’t been friendly, however, as the Sharks are a mediocre 15-15-1 at home on the campaign.
Phoenix backers beware: this team is ice-cold when playing in the second half of back-to-back games. The ‘Yotes are just 1-4 in their last five when playing on no rest. Fresh off a 2-0 setback to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, they’ll be looking to buck that trend.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the San Jose Sharks in this one found them earlier as -210 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.7-2.6 win for the Sharks on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Arizona Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose Sharks bring a 40-25-6 record to the battle against the 30-32-7 Coyotes. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen San Jose go 37-28-6 so far and the Coyotes go 33-28-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Arizona injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Jose Sharks rated this week at No. 9 and the Arizona Coyotes sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 2.97 goals per game, against a Coyotes defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.01 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 22.47% while the Coyotes defense kills off 78.74% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arizona was a 2-0 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 2 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, San Jose was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Rangers. Bettors on San Jose at -130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
- Arizona is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
- Arizona is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games on the road
- San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games
- San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona home to Edmonton, Tuesday, March 22nd
San Jose home to St. Louis, Tuesday, March 22nd
