San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Looking to win big? The Sharks and Panthers face off at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Panthers are hosting the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.

SAN JOSE SHARKS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

• According to our analysis, we anticipate the Panthers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Panthers on the moneyline
• The Panthers should also cover at -1.5

Will the Sharks Defense Show Up on the Road?

San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 10-14-5. 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, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose managed to tie it up with just 1:17 left in the third, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with only 26 seconds remaining.

San Jose’s offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, scoring with 1:17 left in the third period to tie the game at 2-2.

San Jose took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 16 times. The Sharks were shut out in the first period, got on the board at the 17:23 mark of the second, and scored again with 1:17 left in the third.

San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which proved to be the game-winner. The Sharks had taken a 1-0 lead at 2:37 into the 2nd period, but they allowed Vancouver to tie it at 5:19 of the 2nd and then take a 2-1 lead at 15:38 of the 3rd. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3% for the Sharks, who also had 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Florida improved to 16-9-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers were favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Four different players scored for Florida, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 17:28 in the third breaking a 2-2 tie. The Panthers added an empty-net goal later to secure the win.

Florida’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who scored his first goal of the season, and Sam Reinhart, who netted his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers also got goals from Evan Rodrigues, his third of the year, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored his third on a power play.

Carolina took 25 shots on goal and finished with 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored in each period, including twice in the third, with Greer’s goal at 17:28 and Reinhart’s empty-netter with 1:00 remaining.

Defensively, the Panthers will look to build on their performance from the previous game, where they gave up two goals to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves and posted a 92% save percentage. The Panthers’ defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, they shut out the Stars in the 3rd.