In this NHL regular season preview between Canucks and Sharks, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Canucks have a road matchup with San Jose at 4-2-3.
- Vancouver is 17th in power play goals this season.
- The Canucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Devils.
- The Sharks are sitting at 3-7-2.
- San Jose are currently 26th in assists this season..
- The Sharks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Blackhawks.
Canucks vs Sharks Preview
Betting on today's Canucks and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Canucks vs. Sharks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks
- Where: San Jose at SAP Center
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, VAN -272 | SJ +223 O/U 6
Canucks Preview: Will the Canucks Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Vancouver’s record dropped to 4-2-3 after a 6-0 road loss to the Devils. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6.
The Devils scored just 53 seconds into the game, and Vancouver never recovered. The Canucks managed only 20 shots on goal and gave up 22. Vancouver’s defense struggled, allowing goals in each period.
Vancouver's offense was shut out in their 6-0 loss to the Devils, marking the first time this season they failed to score. The Canucks managed 20 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net, and they recorded 7 giveaways.
Vancouver was held scoreless through all three periods, including a second period where the Devils scored three times. The Canucks' record now stands at 4-2-3.
Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal just 53 seconds into the first period and allowed five more throughout the game, leading to a 6-0 loss to New Jersey. The Canucks also gave up a power-play goal and a short-handed goal. Goalie Arturs Silovs made 16 saves with a 72.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 43 hits.
Sharks Preview: Will the Sharks Exceed Expectations at Home?
San Jose improved to 3-7-2 with a 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. The Sharks trailed 2-1 after the first period but rallied with two goals in the second to secure the victory.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short. As the underdog on the puck line, the Sharks covered with the win.
William Smith led the way for San Jose with two goals, including his first of the season at 13:08 in the first period. He netted his second on a power play at 9:18 in the second period. Alexander Wennberg added his second goal of the season at 18:30 in the second period.
The Sharks fired 29 shots on goal but also had 13 giveaways. After Smith's opening goal, Wennberg tied the game 2-2 early in the second period.
San Jose's defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, but they locked down after that, leading to a 3-2 win over Chicago. Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves with a 93.1% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 20 hits.
Canucks vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Sharks have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.
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