The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Vancouver and San Jose Sharks on Friday, with the host Canucks trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Vancouver Canucks as 118 moneyline underdogs in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.4-2.2 result in favor of the Sharks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Vancouver Canucks bring a 14-14-4 record to the battle against the 17-10-3 Sharks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Vancouver go 17-15 so far and the Sharks go 8-21-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs San Jose injuries news.
The Sharks - Canucks odds would favor the Sharks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Vancouver is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Jose is at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Vancouver Canucks No. 29-ranked offense (2.59 goals per game) against a San Jose Sharks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.37 goals per game allowed. The Canucks Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.72% rate while the Sharks have a 87.13% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at +114 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Vancouver was a 7-1 loser at home against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -156 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Edmonton, Monday, December 18th
Vancouver home to Calgary, Sunday, December 17th