Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 11/27/2024

The Ottawa Senators (9-11-1) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (7-12-5) on Wednesday, November 27th. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. The Senators 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.

Senators vs Sharks

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The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved to 9-11-1 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette scored first, finding the net at 14:32 in the first period.

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks’ record now stands at 7-12-5. San Jose held a 2-1 lead in the third period, but Vancouver scored twice to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, scoring 8:49 into the second period. Tim Stützle added his 6th goal on an empty net, with 2:14 left in the game.

The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play, but picked up 5 assists on their 3 goals.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

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San Jose’s offense was limited to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his 2nd goal, 2:37 into the second period.

The Sharks registered 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and did not score on the power play.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators shut out the Kraken, with Anton Forsberg making 22 saves and posting a perfect 100% save percentage. Ottawa’s defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks had a rough ending, giving up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. They also allowed the first goal at 14:41 in the 2nd and another at 15:38 in the 3rd. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense added 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Senators vs Sharks Trends

  • In their last five road games, Ottawa has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • San Jose has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Senators have an puck line mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Ottawa posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Senators vs Sharks Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Senators are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -203, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Senators victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


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