The Vancouver Canucks (24-18-11) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (15-34-6) on Thursday, February 6th. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Canucks. Puck drop is set for 10:30 ET.

Canucks vs Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

Vancouver improved to 24-18-11 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line and didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.

After falling behind early in the second period, Vancouver tied it up at 5:19 in the second. They took the lead in the third, but the Sharks evened it again. Pius Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Sharks dropped to 15-34-6 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. As +1.5 goal underdogs, San Jose failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

San Jose took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. The Sharks evened the score again in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 of the second period and later added the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk netted his 1st goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

San Jose’s offense recorded 16 giveaways and managed 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.

Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal, and William Eklund earned his seventh assist. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm got them on the board at 17:23 in the second.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten up after giving up the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and then allowing the game-tying goal with 1:17 left in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

San Jose Team Defense

San Jose’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways, 21 hits, and 22 blocks.

Canucks vs Sharks Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Across their last five home contests, San Jose has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 1-9 while going 3-7 straight up.

Canucks vs Sharks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sharks to take down the Canucks at home. With the moneyline currently at +158, I’m placing my bet on the Sharks straight-up.

Our projections have the Sharks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Sharks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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