Read our Sharks vs Ducks pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Anaheim. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Sharks travel take on the Ducks at 0-4-2.
- San Jose are currently 25th in assists this season..
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Avalanche.
- The Ducks' record sits at 2-2-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Ducks are currently 6th in the league.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kings.
Sharks vs Ducks Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sharks versus the Ducks? The puck drops at 10:15 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Ducks are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Sharks.
Sharks vs. Ducks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks
- Where: Anaheim at Honda Center
- Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
- Betting Odds ANA -1.5, SJ +147 | ANA -175 O/U 6
Sharks Preview: Does San Jose Have A Chance at Honda Center?
San Jose’s 4-1 loss to the Avalanche dropped them to 0-4-2 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 5 goals fell short of that mark.
The Avalanche took a 2-0 lead before William Eklund scored for the Sharks at 18:25 in the first period. San Jose didn’t score again, while the Avalanche added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
William Eklund netted his first goal of the season on a power play, as the Sharks fell 4-1 to the Avalanche. Mikael Granlund, with his 6th assist, and Tyler Toffoli, with his 3rd, contributed on Eklund's goal, which came with just 1:35 left in the first period.
San Jose fired 26 shots on goal, but turnovers were an issue, as they gave the puck away 16 times. After Eklund's goal, the Sharks were held scoreless in the second and third periods.
The Sharks' defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Goalie Vitek Vanecek made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. Defensively, San Jose had 26 hits and 13 blocks but failed to record a takeaway.
Ducks Preview: Do the Ducks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
The Ducks fell to 2-2-1 after a 4-1 loss to the Kings. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Kings broke through at 16:54. Anaheim, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 5.
Anaheim’s lone goal came at 18:16 in the third period, making it 2-1 before the Kings added two empty-netters. The Ducks managed just 14 shots on goal, while the Kings had 34. Ryan Strome scored for Anaheim, assisted by Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano.
Anaheim's offense was held in check during their 4-1 loss to the Kings, managing just 14 shots on goal. Ryan Strome netted his second goal of the season, with Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano picking up assists.
The Ducks were scoreless until Strome's goal at 18:16 in the third period, which made it a 2-1 game. Anaheim also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Ducks held the Kings scoreless through two periods, but they gave up the first goal 3:06 into the third and allowed two more late in the period. The final two goals came on empty-netters. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves with a 94.1% save percentage, while Anaheim's defense finished with 3 takeaways and 20 hits.
Sharks vs Ducks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
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