The San Jose Sharks have managed to pick up just a single victory in their nine most recent home games as they get ready to hit the ice against the Vancouver Canucks in NHL betting action at the online sportsbooks on Saturday.
That single victory, however, came in San Jose's most recent home game, a 4-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. The Sharks and Canucks have split their four meetings so far this season 2-2, with San Jose outscoring Vancouver 11-3 in their last two matchups.
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
If you're going with the San Jose Sharks in this one, they were listed as moneyline Favorite of -145 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Computer Prediction: Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Pick
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.2-2.9 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.
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sharks sit at 32-25-8 on the season; in comparison, the Vancouver Canucks are currently 36-24-4. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 30-29-6 OU, and Vancouver is 29-28-7 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Vancouver injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the San Jose Sharks at No. 4 and the Vancouver Canucks at No. 24 heading into this contest.
How Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 14-ranked offense (2.85 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.61% rate while the Canucks have a 85.92% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Vancouver was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Coyotes. Bettors on Arizona at +163 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Odds Trends
Vancouver is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Jose's last 10 games
San Jose is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Jose is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Vancouver
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver home to Anaheim, Monday, March 9th
San Jose home to Pittsburgh, Monday, March 9th
