For the 14th time in NHL history, two California teams will meet in the playoffs when the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks kick off their first-round series Thursday. The Sharks edged the Ducks in the season series, winning three of the four games, but it was usually by the skin of their teeth. Three of the four games between the teams this year went to a shootout.
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of the Sharks’ last 14 games with an average combined score of 6.9 gpg.
- The Ducks are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home against teams with winning records.
- Martin Jones and Ryan Miller are the projected starting goalies.
The Sharks limp into the playoffs with just one win in their last six games. That span has seen the typically strong San Jose defense allow 3.83 goals per game – a goal higher than their season average. And though top point-getters Brent Burns, Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture have all been a key part in the offense late in the season, the Sharks need someone to step up to provide secondary scoring.
The Ducks enter the playoffs as one of the hottest teams around, winning their last five games and six of their last seven. The tough defense of the Ducks has been there – of course – but the offense has started to provide more of a spark in that span with Anaheim averaging 4.0 goals per game in its last seven.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting San Jose Sharks opened as +118 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.8-1.6 result in favor of the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Anaheim Ducks are 44-25-13 overall while the San Jose Sharks are 45-27-10. As for the totals, Anaheim is 32-49-1 on the OU, and San Jose is 37-44-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs San Jose injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Ducks at No. 13 and the Sharks at No. 8 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.87 goals per game, against a San Jose defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.79 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 17.29% while the Sharks defense kills off 84.89% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Jose was a 6-3 loser in its last match at home against the Wild. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Anaheim was a 3-0 Sportsbook on the road against the Coyotes. Bettors on Anaheim at -137 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
- San Jose is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games on the road
- Anaheim is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
- Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games
- Anaheim is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Anaheim, Saturday, April 14
