Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Matchup

Keep reading to see our Senators vs Sharks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Senators hold a 9-11-1 record so far.
  • Ottawa is 1st in power play goals this season.
  • The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.
  • The Sharks welcome the Senators with a 7-12-5 record.
  • The Sharks are are averaging 2.6 goals per contest so far.
  • The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.

Senators vs Sharks Preview

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Sharks? The puck drops at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Senators are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.

Senators vs. Sharks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks
  • Where: San Jose at SAP Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds OTT -1.5, OTT -203 | SJ +172 O/U 6

Senators Preview: Will the Senators Make it Happen in San Jose?

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 9-11-1 this season. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette scored first, finding the net 5:28 into the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another goal in the second period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

Ottawa's offense tallied 3 goals on 23 shots in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season on an empty net, while Brady Tkachuk and Adam Gaudette each scored for the 7th time this year.

Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Tkachuk followed with a goal at 8:49 in the second. Stützle added his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal.

On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous game, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Sharks Preview: Can the Sharks Pull the Upset at Home?

The Sharks fell to 7-12-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose took the lead in the second period, but Vancouver tied it up and eventually scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their last game, with Mikael Granlund netting his 6th of the season and Nico Sturm adding his 2nd. The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but were unable to capitalize on any of their 16 giveaways.

Sturm opened the scoring at 17:23 in the second period, while Granlund tied it up at 2-2 with a goal at 18:43 in the third. Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist of the season, and William Eklund added his 7th.

Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. San Jose's defense also added 6 takeaways, 21 hits, and 22 blocks.

Senators vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Ottawa has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. San Jose posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, San Jose has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Senators have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

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