The struggling Arizona Coyotes (13-13-2), losers of four consecutive NHL matchups, host the San Jose Sharks (9-17-3) in one of six games on the NHL schedule today. Arizona is sixth in the NHL standings for the Central Division and the Sharks, 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, are seventh in the Pacific Division and looking like a respectable team after a disastrous start to the season.
Sharks vs Coyotes Picks
- Moneyline: Coyotes (-200)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105)
Mackenzie Blackwood (3.67 GAA, .900 save percentage) is the expected starting goaltender for the Sharks, while Connor Ingram (2.56 GAA, .920 save percentage) is the confirmed starter for the Coyotes. Let’s check out the Sharks vs Coyotes odds and other NHL picks for this matchup.
San Jose Sharks vs. Arizona Coyotes Odds
Arizona is the heavy favorite in the Sharks vs Coyotes odds, despite losing four in a row. They have NHL odds of -200 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+120) for the puck line. The Sharks are +170 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-140) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5, with the over and under odds at +105 and -125, respectively.
Sharks vs. Coyotes Information
San Jose Sharks vs Arizona Coyotes
Location of the game: Mullett Arena. Tempe, Arizona.
Date & Time: Friday, December 15 at 9 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
San Jose Sharks vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
Sharks Suddenly Surging
San Jose went the first month of the season without winning a game and struggled even longer on the road, but the San Jose Sharks have been much improved in the last month or so. The team is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games and has beaten several teams that are among the NHL picks today to make the playoffs, including the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, and New Jersey Devils. San Jose is 3-11-1 on the road, but 3-1-1 in their last five road games.
Still, the San Jose Sharks performed so poorly at the start of the season that they still rank last in NHL stats for goals per game (2.21) and shots (26). They’re also last in goals allowed (3.93) and shots allowed (36.7). Veteran Tomas Hertl leads the San Jose Sharks stats with 24 points (9 goals, 15 assists), while Mikael Granlund is second with 19 points (3 goals, 16 assists). Both players could be trade bait at the deadline.
San Jose has several players on the NHL injury report, including Nico Sturm, Logan Couture, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and Oskar Lindblom.
Coyotes’ Fortunes Turning
Arizona was the hottest team in the league two weeks ago after winning five games in a row and beating contenders like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, and Colorado Avalanche. They’ve since lost four consecutive games by a combined score of 18-8 and are on the outside of the playoff picture for NHL picks today.
The Arizona Coyotes are 8-5-0 at home and rank 16th in goals (3.14) and T13th in goals allowed (3.07). They’ve been a much better team this season than last, showing signs of improvement in many areas, but need a win tonight to get back on track. Clayton Keller is among the best Arizona Coyotes picks to get a point as he leads the team in NHL player stats with 25 points (9 goals, 16 assists).
Arizona also has several injuries. Nick Schmaltz, Travis Boyd, Jack McBain, Barrett Hayton, and Sean Durzi are all expected to be out of the lineup for tonight’s game.
Sharks vs. Coyotes Betting Picks
The Coyotes are due for a win and generally play well at home, with an 8-5 record, while the Sharks have just three wins on the road all season.
- Moneyline: Coyotes (-200)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105)
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