| 9-8-5 | November 23, 2013, 10:30 PM | SAP Center | 14-3-5 |
The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between San Jose and New Jersey on Saturday, with the host Sharks trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.
San Jose battles the Devils, currently with a 9-8-5 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 11-10-1 for the Sharks and 5-12-5 for the Devils.
View New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks Odds and Stats.
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, San Jose sat as -221 Favorite over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
The Sharks - Devils odds would favor the Sharks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. San Jose is rated No. 3 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New Jersey is at No. 23.
The Devils were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +170 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Sharks were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at -230 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits San Jose's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.5 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.41 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 20.21% while the Devils defense kills off 85.71% of their penalties.
Next up:
New Jersey home to Atlanta, Monday, November 25th
San Jose home to Los Angeles, Wednesday, November 27th
