Check out our Sharks vs. Hurricanes pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Raleigh.
- The Sharks make their way to Raleigh at 10-15-5.
- The Sharks are are averaging 2.7 goals per contest so far.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
- The Hurricanes come in at 17-9-1.
- Carolina are currently 4th in assists this season..
- The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Capitals.
Sharks vs Hurricanes Preview
The Sharks and Hurricanes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Hurricanes will host the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.
Sharks vs. Hurricanes Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes
- Where: Raleigh at Lenovo Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds CAR -1.5, SJ +374 | CAR -491 O/U 6.5
Sharks Preview: Will the Sharks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 10-15-5 this season. San Jose had taken the lead in the second period, but Vancouver’s Pius Suter scored with just 26 seconds remaining to secure the win.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. San Jose, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Sharks’ goals came from Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund, both in the second and third periods, respectively.
After a scoreless first period, Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, putting the Sharks on the board 2:37 into the second period. Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.
Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist on Granlund's goal, while William Eklund earned his seventh. The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways.
San Jose's defense will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal with 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which proved to be the game-winner for the Canucks. The Sharks had also given up a goal earlier in the 3rd, at the 4:22 mark. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and posted a save percentage of 89.3%.
Hurricanes Preview: Does Carolina Stand a Chance at Home?
With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 17-9-1 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.
Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on his 3 shots. Orlov's 3rd goal of the season came in the 1st period and again in the 2nd. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's 2nd goal. Andrei Svechnikov netted his 6th goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.
Carolina's offense gave the puck away 14 times. After Orlov's early goal, Necas tied the game at 2-2 in the 2nd period. The Hurricanes scored again in the 3rd, with Svechnikov's empty-net goal sealing the win.
Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. The Hurricanes' defense also finished with 7 takeaways and 10 hits, while Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage.
Sharks vs Hurricanes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.
- Although Carolina has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 4 goals per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- As the betting favorite, the Sharks have an puck line mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. San Jose posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
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