San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Canucks face off at 9:00 ET on NBCS. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.
WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Canucks to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Canucks on the moneyline
- The Canucks should also cover at -1.5
Can the Sharks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 11-20-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
The Sharks took a 1-0 lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose managed to tie it up at 2-2 in the third, only to give up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left.
The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, with Nico Sturm netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund followed with his sixth goal, scoring at 1:17 in the third period.
San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on the power play. Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist, while William Eklund added his seventh. Luke Kunin also contributed with his third assist of the season.
San Jose’s defense gave up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks had previously tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks’ defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Is It the Canucks Game to Lose at Home?
Vancouver improved to 16-11-7 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the 5 combined goals fell short of that mark.
After falling behind in the second period, Vancouver tied it up at 5:19. They took the lead at 15:38 in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. The Canucks secured the win with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He found the net at 14:41 in the second period and then again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.
Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and also allowed a late equalizer at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.