The Anaheim Ducks (17-30-2) host the San Jose Sharks (14-32-4) in a battle between the two worst teams in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division on Wednesday night. It’s one of just three games on the NHL schedule and the second meeting between the two NHL teams in the last two weeks; San Jose beat Anaheim 5-3 on January 20.
Sharks vs Ducks Picks
- Pick 1: Sharks +155
- Pick 2: Under 6 (-110)
Kaapo Kahkonen (3.59 GAA, .901 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Sharks, while John Gibson (3.09 GAA, .900 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Ducks. Let’s check out the NHL odds for the game and some Sharks vs Ducks betting picks.
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
The Ducks are the betting favorites with -175 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+130) puck line odds. The Sharks are underdogs in the Sharks vs Ducks betting picks with +155 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-155) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Information
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks
Location of the game: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Analysis
San Jose Sharks Performance Recap and Analysis
The San Jose Sharks score for its most recent game was a 2-0 victory against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. They’re playing their second game in as many nights and are 2-3-1 in those situations this season. Interestingly, their highest winning percentage among all scenarios is in the second half of back-to-back games. They’re 5-19-2 in road games but didn’t really have to travel much after having played at home last night.
The Sharks, among the NHL expert picks to finish near the bottom of the standings, are T31st in goals (2.08) and 32nd in goals allowed (3.84). They’re also last among NHL teams in shots on goal (25.4), shots allowed (35.5), and penalty kill (72.3 percent). Tomas Hertl leads the team in NHL player stats with 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists).
Key Injuries
Hertl is on the NHL injury report with a lower-body injury. Gemel Smith, Mikael Granlund, and Mario Ferraro are also out with injuries.
Betting Trends to Know
San Jose is 22-28 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 10-16 on the road. Their over-under record on the road is 11-15. They’re 2-3-3 in their last eight games against the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Performance Recap and Analysis
Anaheim hasn’t been much better than their state rivals this season. The team is 4-5-1 in the last 10 games on the Anaheim Ducks schedule and just 7-17-1 on home ice – they’re actually better on the road at 10-13-1. The Anaheim Ducks are just 3-8-0 against Pacific Division opponents this season.
Anaheim is 29th in goals (2.55) and 26th in goals allowed (3.43). Troy Terry leads the team in scoring with 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists). Frank Vatrano, one of the NHL picks for the upcoming All-Star Game, is tied for the team lead in points and leads the Ducks with 21 goals.
Key Injuries
Trevor Zegras, Pavel Mintyukov, Alex Killorn, and Ilya Lyubushkin are all on the NHL injury report for the Ducks and will miss the Sharks vs Ducks betting picks.
Betting Trends to Know
The Ducks are 27-22 ATS, including 13-12 at home. Their over-under record at home is 10-14-1.
San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Picks
The under is a good bet for the Sharks vs Ducks betting picks as it has hit in three of the last four San Jose Sharks road games and four of the last five Ducks home games. |San Jose also plays well in the second half of back-to-back NHL matchups.
- Pick 1: Sharks +155
- Pick 2: Under 6 (-110)
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