Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

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 are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set 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 Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Sharks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
• We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+187)
• The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Jets Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Winnipeg improved to 22-9-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets responded with seven different players contributing goals. Winnipeg took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period, and added two empty-netters to seal the victory.

Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets added two empty-netters, with Cole Perfetti’s 4th goal of the season and Nikolaj Ehlers’ 9th. Ehlers also picked up his 9th assist on Logan Stanley’s 1st goal of the year.

Vladislav Namestnikov started the scoring for the Jets in the first period, netting his 3rd goal of the season. He later added his 7th assist on Ehlers’ empty-netter. Mark Scheifele scored his 8th goal and picked up his 10th assist on Ehlers’ empty-net goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his first, which came on a power play.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and a 4-4 tie at 6:51 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Does San Jose Have a Shot at a Home Win?

San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 11-17-5. The Sharks had taken the lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals.

The total line for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover in the game.

San Jose’s offense was held to two goals in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, tying the game 2-2 at 18:43 of the third period.

The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play, and they were scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened the scoring at 17:23 in the second.

Defensively, the Sharks had a rough finish, allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which sealed a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense added 6 takeaways and 21 hits.