The San Jose Sharks (15-37-9) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (29-25-4) on Saturday, March 1st. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa 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 7:00 ET.

Sharks vs Senators

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Following a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks’ record now stands at 15-37-9. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.

The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund each scored for San Jose in the loss.

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, Ottawa improved to 29-25-4. The Senators were -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

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

San Jose Offense Breakdown

San Jose’s offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, which came at the 18:43 mark of the third period.

The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but had 16 giveaways. William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season on Granlund’s goal, and Tyler Toffoli notched his fifth assist.

Senators Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense registered 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th as well.

The Senators scored once in each period, with Gaudette finding the net at 14:32 in the first. Tkachuk followed at 8:49 in the second, and Stützle closed it out with an empty-netter at 2:14 in the third. Ottawa recorded 11 giveaways in the game.

San Jose Team Defense

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

Ottawa Team Defense

On defense, the Senators will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Ottawa’s defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

Sharks vs Senators Trends

• In their last three road games, San Jose has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 3-0.
• In their last five games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Senators have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record 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 Senators Prediction

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Senators are the way to go. However, with a payout of -301, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Sharks to cover. Even if the Senators manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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