San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Hurricanes face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks in a non-conference matchup.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.
WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Hurricanes will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5
Will San Jose Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
San Jose dropped to 10-15-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks led 1-0 and later tied it at 2-2, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Sharks failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Nico Sturm opened the scoring for San Jose at 2:37 in the second period. The Canucks responded with two goals before Mikael Granlund tied it up at 18:43 in the third. However, Vancouver’s Pius Suter netted the decisive goal at 19:34, handing the Sharks a regulation loss.
San Jose’s offense struggled with 16 giveaways in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. The Sharks managed 23 shots on goal, but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.
Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal, and William Eklund added his seventh assist. Sturm scored on his only shot, while Granlund had three shots on goal.
Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. San Jose’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways, 21 hits, and 22 blocked shots.
Can Carolina Secure a Home Victory?
With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 17-9-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
The Hurricanes took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.
Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Orlov found the net for the third time this season, while Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up his 12th assist. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, also his sixth goal of the year.
Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on the power play. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.
Despite giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense tightened up after that, not allowing another goal in the game. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.