Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

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The Vancouver Canucks travel to face the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. This NHL Regular Season game is set for Friday, November 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Canucks come into this game with a 10-12-2 record under head coach Adam Foote. They are ranked 13th in the conference and 7th in the Western Pacific Division. The Sharks, led by head coach Ryan Warsofsky, hold an 11-10-3 record. They are positioned 10th in the conference and 5th in the same division.

Canucks vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks MoneyLine -116, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine -103

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a tight victory against the Anaheim Ducks. They scored 5 goals on 28 shots. Filip Hronek and Max Sasson played key roles with multiple points each.

In recent games, the Canucks have seen mixed results. They faced a loss to the Calgary Flames, 5-2, where they struggled defensively despite outshooting the Flames. The game against the Dallas Stars also ended in a 4-2 loss, with the Canucks allowing more goals than they scored.

Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson have been leading the charge for Vancouver. Hughes has accumulated 22 points, while Pettersson has 21 points this season. On the goaltending side, Thatcher Demko has played in 10 games with 5 wins and 242 saves.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 3-1 win against the Boston Bruins, where Macklin Celebrini contributed with a goal and an assist. However, they faced a tough 0-6 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, managing 26 shots on goal but failing to score.

In the current season, the Sharks rank 15th in goals and assists with 67 and 120, respectively. Their defense has been solid, ranking 2nd in blocks with 391. Despite these strengths, they have had challenges in some games, as seen against the Ottawa Senators with a 2-3 loss.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks’ skaters with 34 points in 24 games. Will Smith and William Eklund also make significant contributions with 21 and 14 points, respectively. In goal, Alex Nedeljkovic has played 10 games, securing 3 wins, while Yaroslav Askarov has 8 wins in 15 games, providing solid goaltending support.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vancouver Canucks are slightly favored over the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -116. The Canucks have a better goal and assist ranking, which gives them an edge. The projected score is Vancouver 4, San Jose 3, so picking the Canucks to win straight up is a good choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats with high rankings in goals and assists. With the projected total score of 7, taking the over at 6.5 (-112) seems like a reasonable pick.