The San Jose Sharks will look to grab a road win when they take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday in NHL betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting San Jose Sharks opened as 120 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.1-2.6 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose Sharks will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 26-15-7 this season, while the Penguins are 27-21-3. San Jose is 18-29-1 on the totals; Pittsburgh is 25-24-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs San Jose injuries news.
This game puts the Pittsburgh Penguins, most recently No. 3 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the San Jose Sharks, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 2.96 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.77 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 27.12% while the Sharks defense kills off 83.55% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Jose lost its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Rangers on January 25. Bettors who backed the Rangers at +138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 6-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Wild at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -133 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Detroit, Wednesday, January 31st
Pittsburgh home to Washington, Friday, February 2nd