Ducks vs Sharks Odds and Picks

Anaheim and San Jose are struggling teams. The Ducks are in the basement with a 2-6-1 record, while the Sharks have just one more point. They are also the two worst teams in NHL when it comes to goals per game.

The Sharks are -139 favorites in this contest. The game is scheduled for 10:30 pm ET at Sap Center in San Jose, CA. ESPN will broadcast the game in the US.

Anaheim Ducks have lost seven straight games, but they beat the Maple Leafs in overtime on Sunday. They have scored the second-fewest goals (20) and allowed the third most (38). They also have the worst power play and penalty kill. Trevor Zegras has picked up where he left off after last year's solid first full NHL season.

The San Jose Sharks started the season poorly, but have since won their last six games. They are 25th on the power play and last in goals per game (2.18), but their penalty kill is third (93.8%). Erik Karlsson has regained his scoring touch, and is second in the league in points.

Ducks have won six of the last seven meetings with the Sharks. Four of last five games in San Jose have gone the Ducks way.

Ducks are expected to start their incumbent starter John Gibson. The Sharks are starting their backup goalie Kaapo Kahkonen.

The Sharks are a -139 favorite against the Ducks. The Ducks have won seven of the last eight games against them.