The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between New Jersey and San Jose Sharks on Sunday, with the host Devils trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, New Jersey sat as 119 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.6 win for the Sharks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the New Jersey Devils are 23-21-10 overall while the San Jose Sharks are 33-18-5. As for the totals, New Jersey is 20-21-13 on the OU, and San Jose is 14-25-17. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs San Jose injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New Jersey Devils rated this week at No. 21 and the San Jose Sharks sitting at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New Jersey Devils No. 28-ranked offense (2.35 goals per game) against a San Jose Sharks defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.39 goals per game allowed. The Devils Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.64% rate while the Sharks have a 81.08% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Flyers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +118 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, New Jersey was a 2-1 Sportsbook at home against the Sabres. Bettors on New Jersey at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- San Jose is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- San Jose is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
- New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
- New Jersey is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- New Jersey is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Florida, Wednesday, February 15th
New Jersey home to Colorado, Tuesday, February 14th
