Fans betting on NHL look for value at Rogers Arena on Sunday as the host Vancouver Canucks battle the San Jose Sharks in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Vancouver Canucks as 130 moneyline underdogs in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
A 2.9-2.3 result in favor of the Sharks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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
Vancouver will face the 32-22-6 Sharks. In totals betting, the Canucks are 23-23-14 in over under betting so far this season while the San Jose Sharks are 34-21-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs San Jose injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Vancouver Canucks at No. 27 and the San Jose Sharks at No. 1 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.45 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.73 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 17.58% while the Sharks defense kills off 78.57% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sharks were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +210 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +101 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Montreal, Monday, February 29th
Vancouver home to New York, Tuesday, March 1st