Ducks vs Sharks Prediction
The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at the SAP Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Ducks vs Sharks prediction.
Ducks Continue to Lose
The Ducks have had an awful season and they just continue too lose games. In the last game against the Washington Capitals, the Ducks failed to score and they ended up losing 2-0. The Ducks offense has been an issue all season and it’s going to need to be something that gets better if they want to finish the season strong. The Ducks overall are averaging 2.5 goals while their defense is giving up 3.41 goals per game. The Ducks offense is ranked 29th while the defense is ranked 27th. Frank Vatrano has scored 21 goals this season and added another 12 assists.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Vatrano has scored a goal in each of the Ducks' last three games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ryan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Sharks.
- Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks' last four games as favorites against the Sharks.
- Leo Carlsson ranks T1st amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
Sharks Look to Pick up Another Win
The Sharks have had an awful season and they need to take advantage of games where they face off against bad teams. On Tuesday the Sharks faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks and they were defeated 2-1 in a shootout. The Sharks overall are averaging 1.98 goals while their defense is giving up 3.98 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd while the defense is ranked 32nd. Tomas Hertl is having a strong season, scoring 13 goals and adding 17 assists. The Sharks are going to need to be the team that gets out to a fast start.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Logan Couture has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against the Ducks.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against the Ducks.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks' last five games against the Ducks.
- Filip Zadina has recorded two blocks against the Ducks this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Ducks vs Sharks Betting Prediction
The Ducks and Sharks are both going to really struggle to get any type of offense going here. The Ducks are averaging 2.5 goals while the Sharks are averaging 1.98 goals per game. The Ducks and Sharks are both going to really struggle to get any type of offense going here, and this game is going to stay under the total. This is one of the top plays on the board. Back the under to cash.
