The San Jose Sharks get a visit from the Vancouver Canucks in NHL Betting Odds action on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, San Jose sat as -250 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Sharks to win this game 4.2-1.1. 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
The Vancouver Canucks will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 26-29-7 this season, while the Sharks are 37-18-7. Vancouver is 24-26-12 on the totals; San Jose is 15-28-19. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Jose Sharks rated this week at No. 5 and the Vancouver Canucks sitting at No. 29.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 2.79 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 16.84% while the Canucks defense kills off 77.11% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
San Jose won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Maple Leafs on February 28. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -156 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Los Angeles, Saturday, March 4th
San Jose at Minnesota, Sunday, March 5th