Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Senators. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 7 goals, and the Senators are favored to win at home against the Sharks. Check out BetCoco for Ottawa Senators – San Jose Sharks odds
Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Senators, the Sharks have put together a record of 3-2. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Senators and Sharks, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 5 goals per contest.
- Across the Sharks last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Senators have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Sharks have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. San Jose posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
On the season, the Sharks are 10-29-3 and have gone 4-18 against Western Conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, San Jose is in 8th place and 16th in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Sharks have gone just 1-9 and have lost four straight games. On the road, San Jose is 4-17-1 for the year.
When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. The Sharks went 1-1 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-27.
Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gets the start and has made 24 starts this season. His record at this point is 5-16, and his save percentage is 0.927%.
At 14-23-0, the Senators are in 8th place in the Atlantic Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, Ottawa has gone just 3-7 and they have dropped five straight games. At home this season, the Senators are 10-10-0 and they have been favored in 16 of their 37 games.
Over their last three games, Ottawa has gone 0-3 and they have a record of 6-15-0 as the underdog. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Senators have gone 11-12 this season.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Senators are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 22nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. The Senators went 8-13 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-10.
Goalie Joonas Korpisalo gets the start and has made 22 starts this season. His record at this point is 7-15, and his save percentage is 0.864%.
Looking at our projections, the Senators are expected to take down the Sharks by a score of 4-2.
Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Betting Tips
- Take the Senators on the moneyline
- The Senators should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Ottawa Senators Injury Report
- Anton Forsberg – Groin – Out
- Rourke Chartier – Upper Body – Out
- Josh Norris – Upper Body – Out
- Shane Pinto – Suspension – Out
San Jose Sharks Injury Report
- Logan Couture – Lower Body – Out
- Matt Benning – Lower Body – Out
- Givani Smith – Lower Body – Out
- Jacob Macdonald – Lower Body – Out
- Nico Sturm – Mid-Body – Out
