Vancouver pays a visit to San Jose on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Sharks snipers in hockey action at SAP Center at San Jose.
A 2.9-2.8 result in favor of the Sharks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Vancouver Canucks have seen them go 22-29-6 so far this season, while the Sharks are at 30-19-8. In totals betting, the San Jose Sharks are 21-35-1, while the Canucks are 33-24. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 7 (San Jose Sharks) and the No. 28 (Vancouver Canucks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 16-ranked offense (2.91 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.23 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.4% rate while the Canucks have a 77.72% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Panthers on February 14. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
San Jose was a 2-1 loser in its last match at home against the Coyotes. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver home to Boston, Saturday, February 17th
San Jose home to Dallas, Sunday, February 18th