The San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (2-2-1) on Tuesday, October 22nd. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on NBCS. Both the Sharks and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:15 ET.
Sharks vs Ducks
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
San Jose dropped to 0-4-2 with a 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
William Eklund scored the Sharks’ only goal, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the first period. However, the Avalanche added two more goals to seal the win.
The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 4-1 loss to the Kings, the Ducks now sit at 2-2-1 for the season. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Kings netted four goals, two of which were empty-netters.
Anaheim entered as underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark. The Ducks’ lone goal came at 18:16 in the third period, after the Kings had already scored twice.
San Jose Offense Breakdown
William Eklund netted his first goal of the season on a power play, accounting for the Sharks’ only score in their 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. Mikael Granlund, with his 6th assist, and Tyler Toffoli, with his 3rd, contributed on Eklund’s goal, which came 18:25 into the first period.
San Jose fired 26 shots on goal but was hampered by 16 giveaways. The Sharks were held scoreless in the second and third periods.
Ducks Offense Breakdown
Anaheim managed just 14 shots on goal in their 4-1 loss to the Kings. Ryan Strome netted his second goal of the season, with Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano picking up assists. The Ducks were held scoreless until Strome’s goal at 18:16 in the third period.
Anaheim gave the puck away 10 times and failed to score on the power play. The Ducks have now scored just one goal in their last two games.
San Jose Team Defense
San Jose’s defense struggled early, allowing two first-period goals to the Avalanche, and they conceded two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Vitek Vanecek made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage, while the Sharks’ defense added 26 hits and 13 blocks.
Anaheim Team Defense
Defensively, the Ducks held their own until the third period, where they gave up four goals, including two empty-netters. The first came at 16:54, followed by another at 11:02. Lukas Dostal made 32 saves with a 94.1% save percentage. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 20 hits.
Sharks vs Ducks Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Through their last three home games, Anaheim has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Sharks have an puck line mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. San Jose posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Sharks vs Ducks Prediction
To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Ducks is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -175, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Ducks victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Sharks should 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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Last updated:October 22, 2024 Ducks, Sharks