Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Sharks vs. Sabres NHL Odds
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(8-15-4) San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres (10-13-1)
Date: Sunday December 4th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks +110 Sabres -138 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Sharks +1.5 -222 Sabres -1.5 +155
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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The Sharks enter KeyBank Center desperate for a win after dropping five out of their last six games, including 2 road losses. On the flip, The Sabres are in a similar spot, as they’ve now lost 3 out of their last 4 matchups.
San Jose Sharks
Regarding the road squad, they’re boasting the best defensive PK efficiency in the league, but somehow have one of the worst records in their conference. Further adding to their detriment, is their 4-11 record in their last 15 games in this arena.
Offensively speaking, The Sharks are ranked 23rd on goals, and 26th on shots per matchup. Unfortunately, by only averaging 29.8 shots per outing, also resulting in a paltry 2.9 goals on average.
Moreover, San Jose’s capitalizing on the powerplay just 20.0% of the time, earning a lackluster ranking of 23rd.
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In the defensive zone, San Joses permitting a monstrous 3.5 goals(24th), on a worrisome 30.9 shots(12th) per matchup.
On the penalty kill, The Sharks are surprisingly ranked first in the NHL, as they’re shutting down opposing teams 88.2% of the time.
Trying to combat their struggle in net, is now Aaron Dell, who’s posting a 0-1-0 record. In his one game, he’s boasting a 2.07 GAA and 0.935 SV% to boot.
Buffalo Sabres
Shockingly bringing the defending champs to the brink in their last game, show’s they might have the strength to overcome their current skid. Luckily for them, they’re dominant against San Jose at home, and are playing their starting goaltender as well.
In the offensive zone, Buffalo is averaging 3.7 goals on 32.4 shots per tilt, ranking 4th for the former and 12th for the latter.
Furthermore, they’re playing well on the powerplay, with a 7th ranking and a 26.4% efficacy.
Defensively speaking, The Sabres are ranked 19th for shots against, and a worrisome 28th for goals against. The aforementioned stats made possibly by averaging only 32.5 shots, and 3.7 goals per game.
Regarding their penalty killing abilities, Buffalo’s ranked poorly at 27th, by owning a dismissal 71.4 PK%.
While speaking of the starting goalie, Craig Anderson (5-4-0) is expected in net. He’s currently posting an elite 2.87 GAA, and a 0.916 SV%.
NHL Betting Trends:
- San Jose is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games following a game where they allowed 5 goals or more.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose’s last 5 games against Eastern Conference.
- Buffalo is 1-7 SU in their last 8 home games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games.
- San Jose is 4-11 SU in these teams last 5 matchups in Buffalo.
Free San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL Prediction
As far as the road teams concerned, they’ve proven to show competency in several areas, but a complete lack of skill in others. With that being said, they’re playing against a home team that’s lost 7 out of their last 8.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: OVER 6.5 (-110)
After careful consideration, we’ve decided to stay away from the moneyline/puckline and choose the over. For the main reason, that both teams are displaying poor defense, and the road squads playing a basically fresh goalie because of their issues in net.
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