The Florida Panthers (28-18-3) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (14-31-6) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. The Panthers 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 10:00 ET.
Panthers vs Sharks
The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 28-18-3. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set for the game.
Four different players contributed to the Panthers’ scoring. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but Florida pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter to seal the victory.
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Sharks dropped to 14-31-6 after a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. As +1.5 goal underdogs, San Jose failed to cover the puck line. The total 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 with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied it up for the Sharks at 18:43 in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
Florida Offense Breakdown
Florida’s offense put 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Dallas, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers had 16 giveaways but managed 8 takeaways.
Florida scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and closed out with two more in the third. They now have 28 wins this season.
Sharks Offense Breakdown
San Jose’s offense struggled in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, managing only 2 goals on 23 shots. The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Nico Sturm netted his 2nd goal of the season at 17:23 in the second. Mikael Granlund followed with his 6th goal, tying the game 2-2 at 18:43 in the third period.
The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Three players contributed assists, with William Eklund picking up his 7th of the season and Tyler Toffoli adding his 5th.
Florida Team Defense
Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their strong play from the 3rd period of their previous game, where they didn’t allow a goal. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense added 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.
San Jose Team Defense
San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period in their last game, which resulted in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Panthers vs Sharks Trends
- Florida has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- Through their last three home games, San Jose has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have a straight up record of 0-5 and an puck line mark of 1-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Panthers have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Panthers vs Sharks Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sharks to take down the Panthers at home. With the moneyline currently at +244, 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.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Panthers, Sharks