Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Ducks are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5
This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.
WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sharks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
- We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+111)
- The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Ducks Lock in a Win at San Jose?
Anaheim finished last season 27-50-5, placing 14th in the Western Conference with a 14-36 record in those games. In the Pacific Division, they went 8-18, ranking 7th. On the road, the Ducks were 15-24-2, while at home, they posted a 12-26-3 mark.
Against the puck line, Anaheim struggled, going 14-68 overall. Of those wins, 13 were by one goal, and 14 were by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 37-41-4, with their games averaging 6.1 goals per game.
As they prepare to face the San Jose Sharks, the Anaheim Ducks are coming off a season where they ranked 26th in the NHL in scoring, averaging just 2.5 goals per game. They also struggled with assists, finishing 29th in the league. In terms of shots on goal, the Ducks were 29th, averaging 26.5 per game.
Despite their offensive struggles, the Ducks were 2nd in shorthanded goals. They ranked 19th in power play goals. In terms of giveaways, Anaheim was 14th in the NHL.
Last season, the Ducks ranked 28th in the NHL for goals allowed, giving up 3.4 per game on average. They also ranked 28th in shots on goal allowed per game, with opponents averaging 32.4 shots. Anaheim finished the season ranked 23rd in takeaways and 17th in defensive hits. Despite their struggles, the Ducks recorded one shutout, which placed them 8th in the league.
They will face the San Jose Sharks, who finished last season ranked 25th in goals scored, averaging 2.9 goals per game.
Does San Jose Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Sharks dropped to 0-1-1 after a 5-4 loss to the Blues. San Jose led 4-1 before allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner just 45 seconds into overtime. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9, easily surpassing that mark.
As the underdog, the Sharks failed to cover the puck line. Four different players contributed to San Jose’s scoring, but their defense couldn’t hold the lead. Macklin Celebrini scored the first goal at 12:59 in the first period.
San Jose found the net four times in their recent game against the Blues, with Macklin Celebrini scoring his first goal of the season. Tyler Toffoli added his first goal, while Fabian Zetterlund netted his first on a power play. Barclay Goodrow also scored, with his first goal coming shorthanded.
The Sharks took 29 shots on goal and recorded 19 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped their scoring with Goodrow’s shorthanded goal at 2:23 in the second period.
Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up four unanswered goals in their previous game, including the game-winner just 45 seconds into overtime. Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 87.5%. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits.