Fans betting on NHL look for value at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday as the host San Jose Sharks battle the Vancouver Canucks in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the San Jose Sharks in this one found them earlier as -205 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.
A 5-0.8 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.
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
San Jose will face the 15-16-4 Canucks. In totals betting, the Sharks are 10-21-1 in over under betting so far this season while the Vancouver Canucks are 20-15. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Jose Sharks rated this week at No. 12 and the Vancouver Canucks sitting at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.75 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.23 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 20.72% while the Canucks defense kills off 78.4% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Vancouver was a 7-5 loser at home against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at -138 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
San Jose was a 5-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Oilers. They lost as +122 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver home to St. Louis, Saturday, December 23rd
San Jose home to Los Angeles, Saturday, December 23rd