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Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (1-0-0) and the San Jose Sharks meet Thursday at SAP Center at San Jose. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights picked up the 4-1 victory Tuesday over the Seattle Kraken on Opening Night at T-Mobile Arena, as Vegas was not affected by the raising of the Stanley Cup championship banner. Some teams get off to a sluggish start, but VGK fired out to a 3-0 lead by early in the 2nd period and never looked back.

The Sharks probably wish it was anybody else visiting the Bay Area for their home opener. San Jose is just 3-13 in the past 16 tries against Vegas, including a dismal 1-8 mark in the past 9 tries at home against the Golden Knights. The underdog is just 6-21 in the past 27 in the series, too, with the Under going 5-2-2 in the previous 9 matchups at SAP Center.

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Golden Knights at Sharks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Sharks +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+105) | Sharks +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Golden Knights at Sharks projected goalies

Logan Thompson (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – 2022-23) vs. Kaapo Kahkonen (5-2-0, 2.94 GAA, .905 SV% )

Thompson is confirmed to start Game No. 2 for VGK, after G Adin Hill got the nod in the opener at “The Fortress”. Thompson suffered a late-season injury last year and was replaced by Hill who caught fire down the stretch and into the playoffs, eventually being instrumental in Vegas winning it all.

Thompson was fire on the road last season, and he was an All-Star while going 12-4-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .920 SV% away from home, so he certainly is no slouch. He did lose his only appearance against the Sharks on Nov. 15, 2022, allowing 3 goals on 27 shots in a 5-2 setback on home ice.

Kahkonen won just 9 times last season, including a dismal 2-9-6 record with an unseemly 4.34 GAA and .863 SV% in 18 starts on home ice. Oddly enough, he was very sharp in his lone appearance against Vegas, allowing just 2 goals on 38 shots in a narrow 2-1 loss at T-Mobile Arena on Feb. 16.

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Golden Knights at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sharks 2

Moneyline

The Golden Knights (-250) will set you back 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not nearly enough reward. Plus, we haven’t seen the Sharks (+190) yet, so there is plenty of risk because of that, too. While all indications are that San Jose is going to be pretty terrible again this season, hope springs eternal, especially in the season opener at home.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+105) are a less risky play on the road laying the goal and a half.

While Vegas actually split the 4-game season series with the Sharks last season, it did win 4-2 at SAP Center in an early-season visit on Oct. 25, which is a very similar scenario to this game. Expect VGK to pull away with its quick-strike offense, similar to Tuesday’s game against Seattle.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-115) is the lean, but go lightly. Thompson could be a little rusty and Kahkonen certainly gave up his fair share of goals last season — especially at home.

Still, VGK cashed the Under in its opener Tuesday against a very good offensive Kraken team, so we’ll go low on the total, albeit very lightly.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks odds, with hockey picks, predictions and best bets

The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-38-7) kick off a 5-game road trip Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks (19-36-12) at SAP Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blue Jackets have dropped 4 consecutive games, going 0-3-1 during the span, while cashing the Over in 3 straight. Columbus has scored 2 or more goals in 7 straight outings, which is great news, but it has also coughed up 4 or more goals in 4 in a row, and 3 or more goals in 7 consecutive outings.

The Sharks were dumped 5-2 at home against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, and it has dropped 3 straight games while being outscored 15-4. San Jose has allowed 3 or more goals in 8 of the previous 9 contests.

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Blue Jackets at Sharks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Sharks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (-190) | Sharks -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Blue Jackets at Sharks projected goalies

Michael Hutchinson (0-1-1, 4.36 GAA, .873 SV%) vs. Kaapo Kahkonen (8-16-5, 3.82 GAA, .879 SV%, 1 SO)

Hutchinson allowed 4 goals on 23 shots on Friday in his 1st start with the organization after being acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights. He has allowed on 10 goals on 79 shots in 3 appearances with Columbus so far.

Kahkonen has coughed up 4 or more goals in each of his 3 starts in March, which has been a miserable month for the backstop. He is 0-3-0 with a horrific 7.19 GAA and .798 SV% in the month.

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Blue Jackets at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 3

Moneyline

Both of these teams are bad. But the BLUE JACKETS (+125) have been at least somewhat functional lately, especially on offense. This team has at least a point in 4 of the last 7 games, and 7 of the previous 11 outings.

The Sharks (-145) are rather heavy favorites for a team which is just 13-40 in the past 53 games at home. While the home team is 4-0 in the last 4 in this series, which seems to point to San Jose as a winner, the underdog is 7-2 in the previous 9 in the series.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blue Jackets +1.5 (-190) are just a tad bit too expensive if you need some insurance, and can’t play Columbus straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-130) is the best play on the board against a pair of teams which have struggled defensively and in the crease lately.

The Over has cashed in 4 of the last 5 games overall for the Blue Jackets, while going 22-7-2 in the past 31 home games for the Sharks. The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 against Metropolitan Division teams for San Jose, too.

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San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (19-33-12) square off with the Colorado Avalanche (34-21-6) Tuesday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sharks picked up a surprising 3-2 overtime victory at the Winnipeg Jets Monday, and now face a quick turnaround in Denver against the defending champs. The San Jose Sharks charter flight left Winnipeg at 11:40 p.m. ET, arriving in Denver at 1:48 a.m. ET. That’s a rather late night getting into the team hotel.

The Avalanche were on the short end of a 3-2 OT loss against the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, and the defending champs are 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, albeit against 3 playoff contenders.

This is the first of 3 regular-season meetings between these teams, with the clubs scheduled for a back-to-back set in San Jose on April 4 and 6.

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Sharks at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Avalanche -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks +1.5 (+120) | Avalanche -1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sharks at Avalanche projected goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (8-14-5, 3.68 GAA, .882 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (26-13-5, 2.66 GAA, .919 SV%, 3 SO)

Kahkonen took one for the team against the Washington Capitals last time out, coughing up 8 goals on just 30 shots Saturday. He had been pretty good prior to that, allowing 3 or fewer goals in each of his 7 assignments in February.

Georgiev allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in the 3-2 overtime loss against the Kraken on Sunday. He is having a difficult start to March, going 0-1-1 with a 5.16 GAA and .852 SV% in 2 outings.

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Sharks at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Sharks 2

Moneyline

The Avalanche (-320) will cost more than 3 times your potential return against the Sharks, which has very little value with too much risk. That’s especially true since Colorado has been struggling of late.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (-140) are much more reasonably priced. The Sharks will be bleary-eyed after an overtime win in Winnipeg Monday, then a 2-hour plane ride and late-night hotel arrival at elevation. It’s a lot of adjustment in a short period of time for a team that hasn’t been very good over the long haul.

Colorado needs a win badly, and it will get it against a subpar San Jose side.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-110) is the lean in this Western Conference battle.

The Under has connected at a 5-1-1 pace in the past 7 games against winning teams for San Jose and is 4-0-1 in its last 5 on the road.

The Under is 18-6-3 in the past 27 games for the Avs against Western Conference foes, while cashing at an 8-2-1 mark in the past 11 against the Pacific Division.

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San Jose Sharks at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Jose Sharks at Washington Capitals and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (16-26-11) visit the Washington Capitals (28-20-6) Sunday. Face-off from Capital One Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET (NHL NET). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

San Jose is coming off a 4-1 loss vs. Florida on Thursday, their 3rd in the last 5 games. They are 3-7 in their last 10. Sunday’s game will mark the end of an 8-game road trip inwhich they are 2-5 on.

The Capitals finished off a 3-game road trip with a 2-1 win Saturday night in Boston. Washington is 3-2 in the last 5 games and 5-5 in their last 10.

This is the 1st game of 2 meetings these season. The team meet March 4 in San Jose.

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Sharks at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Capitals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks +1.5 (-155) | Capitals -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sharks at Capitals projected goalies

James Reimer (8-14-6, 3.31 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Charlie Lindgren (12-6-2, 2.67 GAA, .907 SV%)

Reimer last started in a 5-4 OT loss vs. Carolina on Jan. 27th and allowed 5 goals on 36 shots and posted an SV% of .861. He has lost 4 of his last 5 starts, including the last  2 in overtime.

Lindgren last started on Jan. 31st in a 4-3 OT win vs. Columbus. He allowed 3 goals on 34 shots and posted an SV% of .912 in the win to snap a 4-game losing streak.

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Sharks at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Sharks 2

Moneyline

AVOID. 

The Capitals should pick up the easy win in this game, despite this being the 2nd game of a back-to-back. The Capitals are the much better team and while this game will likely have a close final score, it will not necessarily be a close game. The reasons to avoid this are the price (-175) and the concern that fatigue could play a factor for the Capitals,

Puck line/Against the spread

BET SHARKS +1.5 (-135).

The Sharks should be able to keep this game close since the Capitals’ culd be dragging a little. Expect the Sharks who are a very mediocre 28-25 ATS to start this game behind, but come back to make it close in the end.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-110).

The Under is clearly the slightly safer bet here. For Washington the Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 home games and 6-0-2 in their last 8 games on the end of a back-to-back. In the series between the teams, the Under is also the safer bet, going 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings in Washington.

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San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (14-23-9) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-30-2) Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sharks registered a 5-3 victory against the Dallas Stars last time out Wednesday, snapping a 3-game losing streak. Despite the win, San Jose has allowed 3 or more goals in 4-straight outings, and 12 of the past 15 contests overall.

The Blue Jackets fired out to a 3-0 lead Thursday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks, but Columbus allowed 5 unanswered goals to lose 5-3. The Jackets are just 1-6 across the past 7 games overall.

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Sharks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Sharks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (5-8-4, 3.87 GAA, .870 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (5-13-0, 4.48 GAA, .868 SV%)

Kahkonen was touched up for 7 goals on 41 shots last Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. It was his first loss in 4 January starts, as he is 2-1-1 with a 3.98 GAA and .868 SV%.

Merzlikins was showing some signs of life recently, but he conceded 5 unanswered goals against the Ducks last time out Thursday. He is now just 1-5-0 with a 4.09 GAA and .878 SV% in 6 January starts.

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Sharks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JACKETS (+120) are a solid short ‘dog at home against the Sharks (-140).

The Sharks have won just 16 of the past 51 games on the road, while cashing just 8 times in the past 29 contests against Eastern Conference clubs.

The Jackets are the play here, as not only is the underdog 6-2 in the past 8 meetings, but the home team has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance and don’t trust them straight up.

That’s too expensive, however. Columbus looked strong early Thursday, but it hasn’t put together a good 60 minutes in a while.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-125) is the opposite of the series trends, but it’s the play with 2 goaltenders, which have been very giving lately.

Plus, the Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games on the road, while going 4-0-1 in the past 5 against Eastern Conference teams. The Over is 19-7 in the past 26 games against a team with a losing record.

The Over is 11-4-1 in the past 16 games against Pacific Division teams, while going 6-1 in the past 7 games when working on a day of rest.

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New Jersey Devils at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New Jersey Devils at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Jersey Devils (28-12-3) play the 4th contest of a 5-game road trip against the San Jose Sharks (13-23-8) Monday at SAP Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Devils have outscored the opposition 20-10 in the 1st 4 games of the road trip, scoring at least 4 goals in each of the victories. The Over has cashed in each of the outings, and 5 straight games overall.

The Sharks were bludgeoned 7-1 by the Edmonton Oilers last time out on Friday, and San Jose has allowed 4 or more goals in 4 of the last 5 outings, yielding 4.4 goals per game (GPG) during the 5-game span since Jan. 6.

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Devils at Sharks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Devils -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Sharks +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+135) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Devils at Sharks projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (17-5-2, 2.35 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Kaapo Kahkonen (5-8-4, 3.87 GAA, .870 SV%, 1 SO)

Vanecek has won 5 consecutive starts, including a 4-0-0 record, 2.22 GAA and .930 SV% in 4 January outings. He hasn’t lost in regulation since Dec. 28 against the Boston Bruins, although he was solid in that game with just 2 goals allowed on 26 shots in the 3-1 setback.

Kahkonen was blasted for 7 goals on 41 shots last time out against the Oilers, and he has allowed 4 or more goals in 6 of his last 8 outings since the start of December. He was solid in the 1st meeting in New Jersey, allowing 2 goals on 36 shots on Oct. 22.

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Devils at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 5, Sharks 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-170) are decent play at this price, mainly because New Jersey is on a serious roll, while the Sharks (+145) have really struggled lately.

New Jersey has not only won 4 in a row, but that includes victories over the likes of the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. It won’t take its foot off the gas against the skidding Sharks.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DEVILS -1.5 (+135) are a decent play at plus-money, as each of the team’s last 3 victories have been by 2 or more goals. And as a favorite, New Jersey is 3-1 in the last 4 against the puck line.

On the flip side, the Sharks +1.5 (-170) have lost in regulation 7 times in the last 12 games since Dec. 18, with 6 of those losses by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean here, even though we saw just 3 total goals in the 1st meeting in New Jersey earlier this season.

The Over is on a roll for the Devils lately, going 5-0 in the last 5 games overall, while going 3-1-1 in the last 5 on the road, and 4-1-2 in the last 7 against Pacific Division foes.

The Over is 26-8-2 in the last 36 games overall for the Devils, while cashing at a 15-4-2 clip in the last 21 games at home, while going 3-0-1 in the last 4 against teams from the Eastern Conference.

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Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Edmonton Oilers (22-18-3) continue their west coast trip when they face the San Jose Sharks (12-22-8) Friday at SAP Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers enter this one fresh off a 6-2 dismantling of the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday. They scored 4 goals in the 1st period and never looked back. However, inconsistency has plagued Edmonton and it was throttled 6-3 in Los Angeles in the road trip opener Monday.

The Kings also beat the Sharks Wednesday by a 4-3 count. San Jose has opened 2023 with a 2-2-1 record. Those wins were against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes, so there’s not a lot of optimism about facing off against the high-octane Oilers.

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Oilers at Sharks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Sharks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+135) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Oilers at Sharks projected goalies

Jack Campbell (10-8-1, 3.59 GAA, .879 SV%) vs. Kaapo Kahkonen (5-7-4, 3.68 GAA, .873 SV%, 1 SO)

Campbell has been decent in 4 games in January with a 2.02 GAA and .902 SV%. It has been a slow start for him, but he was an All-Star last year with hopes of his best hockey in front of him although he finds himself 80th in the league in goals saved above expected, according to MoneyPuck.

Kahkonen seems likely to be between the pipes with how San Jose has deployed its goalies lately, and he has both of San Jose’s wins this month to go with a 2.98 GAA. He faced Edmonton twice last year, winning once with a 3.51 GAA and .904 SV%.

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Oilers at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Sharks 3

Moneyline

Four 20-goal scorers pace Edmonton, but the Oilers are getting contributions from unlikely sources. C Klim Kostin, who the Oilers got for a prospect and mid-round draft pick from the St. Louis Blues before the season, had 2 goals Wednesday and has nearly doubled his career high of 4 with 7 already on the season.

OILERS (-160) is right at my threshold for moneyline favorites. I’m comfortable playing it.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers are 11-9 on the puck line on the road this year, which is pretty good considering they’re favored in most of their games. Eight of their last 9 wins have been by 2 or more goals. I prefer the puck line more than the moneyline here, and I think we’re getting a solid price because Edmonton is a risk to lay an egg. If you’re on board with Edmonton, you have to be on board with the OILERS -1.5 (+135).

If you want to play the ML and PL for a unit each, or you want to skip the ML and go 2 units on the PL, I’m cool with either.

Over/Under

Campbell has given up 2 goals in each of his last 4 starts. The Oilers have scored 5 goals in 8 of their last 10 wins. We’ll need that combination to cash the juice-ridden Over 6.5 (-135). I do see the Over hitting, but I’m not paying that premium.

PASS.

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There is also a special BOOSTED opportunity for this game. CONNOR MCDAVID TO SCORE A GOAL & THE OILERS TO WIN (+190). McDavid has scored in both games of the road trip thus far, and I like this opportunity to nearly double up.

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Philadelphia Flyers at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Flyers at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (11-17-7) meet the San Jose Sharks (11-19-6) at SAP Center Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flyers haven’t played since prior to the holiday break. They trailed 6-2 after 2 periods at the Carolina Friday but made the Hurricanes sweat with 3 unanswered goals to pull to 6-5. It couldn’t break through with an extra attacker, however, losing for the 2nd straight game by 1 goal.

The Sharks picked up a 3-0 road win over the Fly Guys on Oct. 23, as G James Reimer stopped all 30 of the shots he faced.

San Jose has managed a 1-3-1 mark across the past 5 games, coughing up 5 or more goals in 6 of the past 10 games overall. The Sharks have allowed 4.3 goals per game (GPG) during the 10-game stretch.

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Flyers at Sharks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Sharks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-190) | Sharks -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Flyers at Sharks projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (0-0-0, 6.33 GAA, .833 SV%) vs. Kaapo Kahkonen (3-7-2, 3.83 GAA, .872 SV%, 1 SO)

Ersson made his NHL debut in Carolina last Friday prior to the holiday break, and he coughed up 5 goals on 30 shots before he was pulled early in the 3rd period.

Kahkonen is confirmed to start, which is surprising since Reimer shut out the Flyers the last time he faced them. However, the veteran Reimer was pounded for 6 goals on 25 shots at the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday. Kahkonen has coughed up 4 or more goals in all 3 of his December starts, and 5 of his past 6 outings overall.

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Flyers at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Sharks 5, Flyers 4

Moneyline

The SHARKS (-160) are moderate favorites, and that’s a little bit higher of a price than I like for San Jose. Still, the Flyers have won just 11 of the past 53 games on the road, while going 1-5 in the past 6 against Western Conference foes.

San Jose is also 12-2-1 in the past 15 home meetings with Philadelphia while going 24-4-2 in the previous 30 overall in the series.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Flyers +1.5 (-190) are just a little too expensive for my liking. They’re just not worth the price if you need a little insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) might be worth the best price, as Ersson makes his 2nd start against the backup Kahkonen. We could have quite a high-scoring affair.

The Over has cashed in 4 in a row for Philadelphia while going 6-2-1 in the past 9 against teams with a losing overall record.

The Over is 20-7-1 in the past 28 games overall while hitting at a 13-3-1 clip in the past 17 home games for the Sharks.

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Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (14-12-6) take on the San Jose Sharks (10-17-6) at SAP Center at San Jose Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames opened a 4-game road trip in the front end of a back-to-back in San Jose Sunday, winning 5-2 behind G Jacob Markstrom. The victory snapped an 0-2-3 skid.

The Sharks are just 3-6-3 across the past 12 games and have conceded 4 or more goals in 7 of those games. The good news for San Jose is that it is still 12-5 in the past 17 meetings with Calgary.

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Flames at Sharks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Sharks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames -1.5 (+135) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Sharks projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (9-8-4, 2.88 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. James Reimer (6-8-3, 2.86 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in the front end of the 2-game set in San Jose Sunday. It was his first victory since Nov. 21 at the Philadelphia Flyers. He’s allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his past 8 outings, but offensive support has been a problem — he’s received just 13 goals of support in his last 7 starts.

Reimer allowed 2 goals on 41 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss at the Los Angeles Kings Saturday. He just returned from injury on Dec. 13, and he is 1-0-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .937 SV% in 2 starts after being on the shelf for 18 days due to a lower-body ailment.

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Flames at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Sharks 4, Flames 3

Moneyline

The SHARKS (+160) are worth a roll of the dice at plus money as a moderate underdog.

It’s difficult to beat teams in back-to-back games, especially in their place. Despite Calgary’s win last time out, San Jose is still 12-5 in the past 17 meetings overall.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SHARKS +1.5 (-170) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance and just can’t fathom playing them on the money line. San Jose has covered the puck line in 2 of the past 3 games as an underdog while going a respectable 9-6 on the puck line in the past 15 as an underdog.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the lean at even money.

The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Flames, including Sunday’s outing.

The Over is also 4-1 in San Jose’s last 5 games at home while going 12-3-1 in the past 16 games against Western Conference foes and 12-2-2 in the past 16 inside the Pacific Division.

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San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (5-9-3) and Vegas Golden Knights (13-3-0) meet Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wild vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sharks won their last 2 games in Dallas and in Minnesota, and it’s the 1st time all season San Jose has won consecutive games. It is looking for its 1st 3-game win streak since Jan. 6-11, 2022.

The Golden Knights were tripped up 3-2 Saturday at home againsts the St. Louis Blues, snapping a 9-game win streak. The Over has connected in 4 of the last 5 games overall for Vegas.

This is the 2nd meeting of the season, with favored Vegas winning 4-2 in San Jose back on Oct. 25 as the under cashed.

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Sharks at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Golden Knights -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks +1.5 (-112) | Golden Knights -1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +103 | U: -117)

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Sharks at Golden Knights projected goalies

James Reimer (4-5-2, 2.88 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (8-2-0, 2.31 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO)

Reimer has won back-to-back starts, including a solid 28-save effort in a 3-2 shootout win at Minnesota on Sunday. He allowed 4 goals on 31 shots in the Oct. 25 meeting at home against the Golden Knights.

The rookie Thompson has done a great job so far, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 8 of his 10 starts. The wheels have come off a little lately, allowing 11 goals on 112 shots in the last 3 games, but he has still won all of the outings.

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Sharks at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sharks 2

Moneyline

The Golden Knights (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward. Even in a multi-team parlay there is just not a lot of value playing Vegas here.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (-108) are a much better value at this price.

The Golden Knights have won by 2 or more goals in 7 of their last 11 wins, including the 4-2 road win in San Jose on Oct. 25 behind Adin Hill against Reimer.

Vegas has won 14 of the last 17 games while going 5-2 in the last 7 at home and cashing in 8 of the last 11 against Western Conference foes.

The Sharks +1.5 (-112) have won just 1 of the last 6 meetings in Las Vegas, while going 8-21 in the past 29 meetings with the Golden Knights.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-117) is a great play, as Reimer has been serviceable enough, and Thompson has been locking it down.

The Under is 10-4-2 in the last 16 meetings between these Pacific Division rivals, while cashing in 7 of the last 10 meetings in Vegas. The Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 at home for the Golden Knights, too.

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