The San Jose Sharks, who are on a blistering streak as they have won seven of their past eight games, will host the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night. If history holds true then the Sharks will enjoy this game as they are 17-4-1 in their last 22 games against the Pens.
- Logan Couture practiced Monday, but will not be in the lineup for the Sharks.
- The UNDER is 9-2 in the Penguins' past 11 road games.
- Patrick Marleau had two assists when these teams met last month.
The Sharks current hot streak has seen them outscore opponents 26-18 over their past eight, with four of their seven wins coming by one goal. Patrick Marleau has been turning it on for the Sharks as the 36-year old has three goals and four assists in his past four games.
Tuesday’s game is the start of a four-game Western road trip for the Penguins, which may not bode well for the team as they are just 5-4-1 away from the Consol Energy Center and have lost their past three road games. It seems that Sidney Crosby is finally coming around as he has tallied six points in the past five games after recording six in the nine previous.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the San Jose Sharks as -122 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 0.2-0 result in favor of the Sharks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sharks sit at 14-9-0 on the season; in comparison, the Pittsburgh Penguins are currently 13-8-2. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 12-9-2 OU, and Pittsburgh is 6-14-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 23 (San Jose Sharks) and the No. 12 (Pittsburgh Penguins) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.87 goals per game, against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.35 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 16.44% while the Penguins defense kills off 83.54% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 3-2 loser at home against the Oilers. Bettors on Edmonton at +144 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
San Jose won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Flames on November 28. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -182 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 4-17-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Jose
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing San Jose
- Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- San Jose is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games
- San Jose is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, Saturday, December 5th
San Jose at Anaheim, Friday, December 4th
