The Boston Bruins (14-4-3), first in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, hope to halt a three-game losing streak Thursday against the San Jose Sharks (5-15-2). Boston has been an average team over the last 10 games, going 5-3-2, while the last-place Sharks have won two games in a row and are at least playing a more respectable game after a disastrous start to the San Jose Sharks schedule.
Sharks vs Bruins Picks
- Pick: Sharks +2.5 (-120)
Jeremy Swayman (2.38 GAA, .924 save percentage) is the confirmed starting goaltender for the Boston Bruins lines, while Mackenzie Blackwood (3.60 GAA, .902 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the San Jose Sharks. Let’s take a look at the Sharks vs. Bruins best bets.
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Odds
Sharks vs Bruins Information
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins
Location of the game: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Date & Time: Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Recent Scores
Boston hasn’t been as good in recent NHL matchups, losing three games in a row to the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings. They’ve been outscored 17-8 in those games and are hoping for a better result in the NHL schedule today.
San Jose has had better fortunes, winning each of its last two games against the Washington Capital and Vancouver Canucks. They’ve been getting much better goaltending as of late and, while they’re not among the NHL picks today to make the playoffs, they look a lot better than they did during the first month of the season.
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Analysis
Despite the team’s improved play as of late, San Jose is still a massive underdog in Sharks vs. Bruins best bets as they’re still struggling to score. San Jose ranks last in NHL stats for goals per game (1.64) and goals allowed (4.0). They’re also last in shots (24.5) and shots allowed (36.8).
Tomas Hertl leads the Sharks in NHL player stats with 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) and no other player has double digits in points. Calen Addison, a 23-year-old defenseman, is second in points with nine assists. Hertl missed Monday’s game against the Capitals and is questionable for the Sharks vs. Bruins best bets. The Sharks have several others on the NHL injury report, including Filip Zadina, Alexander Barabanov, and Logan Couture.
The Boston Bruins, meanwhile, are still among the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup, but their play as of late has been concerning. The Sharks are exactly the opponent they need right now to put an end to a season-long, three-game losing streak. Boston is 7-1-1 at TD Garden this season and beat San Jose 3-1 earlier this season in San Jose.
The Bruins are 10th in goals (3.33) and T6th in goals allowed (2.62). Goaltending has been the key as they’re only 24th in shots allowed (32.0). Swayman, however, has had a sub-900 save percentage in each of his last three appearances.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in NHL player stats with 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists), while Charlie Coyle and Brad Marchand are tied for second with 19 points. Milan Lucic is the only absence from the Bruins’ roster.
Odds Breakdown for San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins
San Jose
San Jose has NHL odds of +385 on the moneyline and +1.5 (+160) on the puck line. The over/under is 5.5.
Boston
The Bruins are massive -485 moneyline favorites with a -1.5 (-180) puck line. This is the first time all season they’ve been -2.5 favorites.
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick and Prediction
Boston is 12-9 against the spread (ATS), including 5-4 at home. San Jose is 0-9 ATS on the road, but +2.5 is simply too attractive to ignore, especially considering the Bruins’ goaltending woes as of late.
- Pick: Sharks +2.5 (-120)
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