- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Sharks vs. Canucks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | RSNP
The San Jose Sharks (26-21) visit Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks (17-30) on Jan. 27 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Sharks vs. Canucks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Canucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Sharks | -1.5 +180 | 6.5 -118 | -135 |
| Canucks | +1.5 -220 | 6.5 -102 | -102 |
Sharks vs Canucks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Canucks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 61.2% 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
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+10.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 away games (+10.05 Units / 31% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+7.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+5.65 Units / 43% ROI)
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+7.50 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 46% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 33-17 against the spread this NHL season (+9.8 Units / 12.8% ROI).
- Sharks are 26-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.35 Units /32.38% ROI
- Sharks are 25-24 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -3.49% ROI
- Sharks are 24-25 when betting the Under for -2.15 Units /-4.02% ROI
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 24-28 against the spread this NHL season (-17.95 Units /-20.51% ROI).
- Canucks are 17-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.6 Units / -29.67% ROI
- Canucks are 28-22 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 6.59% ROI
- Canucks are 22-28 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -15.17% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canucks vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +140 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | +220 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +220 |
| Jake DeBrusk (VAN) | +225 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | +230 |
| Pavol Regenda (SJ) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canucks vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Conor Garland (VAN) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Alex Wennberg (SJ) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Elias Pettersson (1998) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canucks vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland (VAN) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +110 |
| Pavol Regenda (SJ) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
| Elias Pettersson (1998) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +120 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 64-148 (.302) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 8-10 (.444) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Sharks are 45-120 (.273) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Canucks are 3-15 (.167) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .623
The Canucks are 17-33 (.340) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 3-13 (.188) when drawing more penalties this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
The Canucks are 54-76 (.415) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 64-148 (.302) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 8-10 (.444) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Sharks have scored on 26% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have scored on 17% 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 3-15 (.167) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .623
The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canucks had 1.5 rush chances per game in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Sharks allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have a .684 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
The Canucks have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks have a .859 save percentage in the third period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888
The Canucks have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
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