Fans betting on NHL look for value at SAP Center on Thursday as the host San Jose Sharks battle the Vancouver Canucks in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the San Jose Sharks as -265 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-1.2 win for the Sharks. 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
The Sharks sit at 43-28-6 on the season; in comparison, the Vancouver Canucks are currently 27-36-13. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 40-30-7 OU, and Vancouver is 27-30-19 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 29-rated Vancouver Canucks taking on the No. 9-rated San Jose Sharks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 3-ranked offense (2.96 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 22 at 2.91 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.62% rate while the Canucks have a 81.86% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Vancouver is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing San Jose
- Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- San Jose is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Vancouver
- San Jose is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Anaheim, Friday, April 1st
San Jose at Nashville, Saturday, April 2nd
