San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
Betting on today’s Sharks and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5
This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Penguins will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Penguins on the moneyline
- The Penguins should also cover at -1.5
Can the Sharks Grab a Win on the Road?
San Jose dropped to 5-10-3 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
The Sharks took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied it up for San Jose in the third period, but the Canucks scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
San Jose’s offense was held to two goals in their latest game, with Mikael Granlund netting his 6th of the season and Nico Sturm adding his 2nd. Granlund scored at the 18:43 mark of the third period, while Sturm got the Sharks on the board at 17:23 in the second period.
San Jose recorded 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 16. William Eklund picked up his 7th assist of the season, and Tyler Toffoli earned his 5th assist on Granlund’s goal.
San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period in their last game. They had previously allowed the first goal of the game at 5:19 in the 2nd period and another at 4:22 in the 3rd. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Will Pittsburgh Make it Happen at Home?
Pittsburgh improved to 6-10-3 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, with Blake Lizotte adding an empty-net goal to seal the win. Pittsburgh’s defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal. He opened the scoring with his 4th goal of the season and added his 5th on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his 3rd assist on Lizotte’s empty-net goal, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby’s second goal, giving Karlsson his 7th assist of the season.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. Pittsburgh’s only goal allowed came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.