San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Preview
Betting on today’s Devils and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS.
The Devils come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for San Jose Sharks – New Jersey Devils odds
San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Devils and Sharks have played each other, New Jersey has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three road games, New Jersey has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Although San Jose has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Jose has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Devils have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
With a record of 29-25-4, the Devils are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. On the road this season, New Jersey has gone 15-10-2.
Over their last ten games, the Devils have gone just 4-6, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In games where they have been favored this season, New Jersey has gone 24-16-2.
When looking at their offense, the Devils have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. This season, the Devils are 20-12 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 9-12 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. San Jose, goalie Nico Daws has started 15 games in this season. His current record is 7-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.43%.
At 15-36-5, the Sharks are in 15th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone 4-6 and has dropped three straight games. In games where they have been the underdog, the Sharks are 15-36-5 this season.
Over their last five games, San Jose has gone 1-4 and is 9-16-2 at home this season. As the underdog, the Sharks have lost three straight games and have gone 0-3 in their last three games overall.
When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2.1 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. In terms of power play goals, the Sharks offense is 32nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. New Jersey, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 31 games in this season. His current record is 9-18, and his save percentage stands at 0.883%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Sharks winning this one 4-3.
San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils Betting Tips
- We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+203)
- The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
San Jose Sharks Injury Report
- Logan Couture – Groin – Out
- Tomas Hertl – Lower Body – Out
- Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Upper Body – Questionable
- Matt Benning – Lower Body – Out
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Dougie Hamilton – Upper Body – Out
- Vitek Vanecek – Illness/Lower Body – Out
- Michael McLeod – Personal – Out
- Nate Bastian – Lower Body – Out
- Cal Foote – Personal – Out
