Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Jets come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

WINNIPEG JETS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5

This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:

Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a 4-3 win.
Take the Jets on the moneyline
On the puck line, we like Sharks (+1.5)

Can The Jets Secure a Road Victory?

For the season, the Jets currently hold an overall record of 23-9-4. On the road, Winnipeg has gone 10-4-2 and they are 13-5-2 at home. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Western Central division and are ranked 3rd in the Western conference.

In terms of the puck line, Winnipeg posted a 22-14 record. On the road they are 9-7 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 13-7. On average, Winnipeg's games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Jets come in with an over/under record of 14-17-5.

Although Winnipeg has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.

Offensively, the Jets come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 18th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Jets have 11-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 12-2.

Winnipeg's current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 17 goals, which puts him 23rd in the NHL. Connor also comes into the game with 11 assists.

The Sharks' defense comes into the game with a ranking of 22nd in takeaways and an average of 6 takeaways per contest. They hold 1st place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.9 goals given up per game.

Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 18-6, and his save percentage is 0.9705882352941176%.

Is a Home Win Possible for San Jose?

The Sharks come in with an overall record of 9-26-3. On the road, San Jose has a 3-16-1 record, whereas they are 6-10-2 at home. In the Western Pacific division, they are currently 8th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 16th.

Analyzing their performance against the puck line, San Jose has a 14-24 record. On the road they are 6-14 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is8-10. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring San Jose is 6.2. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 15-20-3.

Although San Jose has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.

On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2.1 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. Coming into the game, the Sharks have 1-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-24.

The leading scorer for San Jose's offense is Tomas Hertl. Coming into the game he has 13 goals, ranking 65th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.

Entering the game, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 4-14, and his save percentage is 0.9117647058823529%.

Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24