The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Phoenix and San Jose on Saturday, with the host Coyotes trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

Phoenix battles the Sharks, currently with a 33-24-9 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 26-33-9 for the Coyotes and 31-35 for the Sharks.



View San Jose vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had installed the Coyotes as -115 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Coyotes rated this week at No. 16 and the Sharks sitting at No. 8.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 12.8% while the Sharks defense kills off 77.9% of their penalties.

The Sharks were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

Phoenix lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Wild on March 8. Bettors who backed the Wild at +205 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.


San Jose Sharks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few Sharks at Coyotes trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Phoenix
San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Phoenix's last 16 games
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
Phoenix is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Jose


Next up:
San Jose at Edmonton, Monday, March 12
Phoenix home to Nashville, Monday, March 12