In this NHL regular season preview between Sharks and Jets, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Sharks take on Winnipeg at 0-2-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Sharks are currently 12th in the league.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
- The Jets face San Jose with a record of 3-0-0.
- In terms of giveaways, the Jets are currently 15th in the league.
- The Jets are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Wild.
Sharks vs Jets Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sharks versus the Jets? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Sharks in a Western conference matchup.
Sharks vs. Jets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets
- Where: Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre
- Date: Friday, October 18th
- Betting Odds WPG -1.5, SJ +285 | WPG -358 O/U 5.5
Sharks Preview: Can San Jose Grab a Win on the Road?
After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Sharks are still searching for their first win, now sitting at 0-2-2. San Jose’s defense struggled early, giving up the first goal just 4:20 into the game.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Tyler Toffoli and Fabian Zetterlund each scored for San Jose.
In their 4-2 loss to Chicago, the Sharks took 22 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Tyler Toffoli scored his third goal of the season, while Fabian Zetterlund added his second. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Toffoli struck at 1:43 of the second, and Zetterlund followed with a goal at 17:08 of the third.
William Eklund and Mikael Granlund each picked up assists on both of San Jose’s goals, bringing Eklund to two assists this season and Granlund to three. The Sharks had 8 giveaways in the game.
The Sharks' defense struggled early, allowing the first goal at 4:20 in the first period and another at 0:49. They also conceded 43 seconds into the second period and 2:19 into the third. Vitek Vanecek made 23 saves with an 85.2% save percentage. San Jose's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 22 hits.
Jets Preview: Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Home Win?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Wild, the Jets improved to 3-0-0 this season. Winnipeg, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
Winnipeg trailed early, as the Wild scored just 4:06 into the first period. Mark Scheifele tied it up with only two seconds left in the first, and Kyle Connor secured the win with a goal 51 seconds into overtime.
Winnipeg's offense took 35 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 2-1 overtime win against the Wild. Mark Scheifele scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kyle Connor added his second, which came on a power play 51 seconds into overtime.
Connor had 8 shots on goal, while Scheifele scored on his only shot of the game. The Jets recorded 18 giveaways and 3 assists.
Defensively, the Jets gave up the first goal just 4:06 into the game but held the Wild scoreless the rest of the way. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and a 96.3% save percentage. The Jets' defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 16 hits.
Sharks vs Jets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. San Jose posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 3-7 ATS.
- Although Winnipeg 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 1-4. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Jets have an puck line mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Winnipeg posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- 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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Sharks vs Jets Free Pick
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