The San Jose Sharks (20-44-9) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (32-33-8) on Tuesday, April 1st. 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 10:00 ET.

Sharks vs Ducks

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped them to 20-44-9 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 5 combined goals fell short.

Nico Sturm opened the scoring for San Jose at 17:23 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied it at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third, but the Canucks netted the winner with 26 seconds remaining.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell below .500 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing their record to 32-33-8. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal at 19:56, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

San Jose’s offense was quiet in the first period, but Nico Sturm broke the ice with his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second. Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, scoring at 1:17 in the third period to tie the game 2-2.

The Sharks managed 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They recorded 16 giveaways and finished with three assists, including William Eklund’s seventh of the season.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense managed 2 goals in their recent 4-2 loss to Chicago, with Brock McGinn netting his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period. Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, scoring on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Ducks registered 39 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. Ryan Strome and Troy Terry, who now has 5 assists this season, each added an assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.

San Jose Team Defense

San Jose’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:19 in the second period, and after tying the game at 2-2, they allowed the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the third. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. The Ducks also conceded a crucial goal at the 17:43 mark of the third period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Defensively, Anaheim recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Sharks vs Ducks Trends

• Through their last five road games, San Jose has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 7-3.
• Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 2-3.

Sharks vs Ducks Prediction

For a moneyline bet, we have the Ducks as the likely winner. However, with the current odds at -183, I’d suggest considering a puck line bet, as our predictions have the Ducks winning by more than one goal.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Ducks to win and cover. Watch for the Ducks to win this game by multiple goals over the Sharks.

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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