- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Canucks vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Vancouver Canucks (22-48) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (37-34) on Apr. 11 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+105).
The Canucks vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canucks vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Canucks vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canucks vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 50.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+7.15 Units / 102% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 away games (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+5.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.35 Units / 20% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.50 Units / 45% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.05 Units / 26% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.95 Units / 17% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 9 games (+2.90 Units / 26% ROI)
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 33-45 against the spread this NHL season (-32.5 Units / -25.73% ROI).
- Canucks are 22-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.45 Units /-34.72% ROI
- Canucks are 43-32 when betting the Over for +7.45 Units / 8.57% ROI
- Canucks are 32-43 when betting the Under for -15.05 Units /-17.58% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 45-33 against the spread this NHL season (+1.75 Units /1.46% ROI).
- Sharks are 37-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.7 Units / 13.15% ROI
- Sharks are 38-38 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -5.05% ROI
- Sharks are 38-38 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -2.37% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Sharks vs Canucks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +105 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +185 |
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | +210 |
| Jake DeBrusk (VAN) | +240 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | +240 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Sharks vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -105 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Alex Wennberg (SJ) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Kiefer Sherwood (SJ) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Sharks vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Kiefer Sherwood (SJ) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Elias Pettersson (1998) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +110 |
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Canucks are 22-53 (.293) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 7-18 (.280) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks are 59-96 (.381) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 21-44 (.323) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have scored on 16% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canucks are 22-53 (.293) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 7-18 (.280) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks averaged 2.65 expected goals per game last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have allowed 1.5 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks have allowed 3.9 goals per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Canucks have a .781 slot save percentage in the second period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Canucks have a .690 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks have allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Sharks have a .889 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Sharks allowed 66 goals against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
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