The San Jose Sharks (1-4-2) and New Jersey Devils (6-1-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+102o / -122u). The Devils are a -355 favorite to win outright, while the Sharks are +280 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sharks vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks.
Sharks vs. Devils Odds, Pick
| Sharks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +115 | 6.5 +102o / -122u | +280 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -140 | 6.5 +102o / -122u | -355 |
Sharks vs. Devils Spread: Devils -1.5 (-140 ), Sharks +1.5 (+115)
Sharks vs. Devils Over/Under: 6.5 (+102o / -122u)
Sharks vs. Devils Moneyline: Sharks +280, Devils -355
Sharks vs. Devils Preview
The "Fade Home Team Fat and Happy" system in NHL moneyline betting highlights situations where a home team comes off a comfortable win at home, while their opponent also comes in with some recent success but has been on the road.
The perception of momentum often inflates the price of the home side, as the market expects another strong performance. But history shows that teams playing in the same building after a convincing home win are vulnerable to complacency.
At the same time, road teams traveling in off a win tend to carry sharper focus and urgency, especially when the host team may not feel the same pressure to respond. This creates value in fading the so-called "fat and happy" home side, whose recent success can mask underlying flaws and lead to an overpriced line.
Sharks vs. Devils Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 610-692 (47%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results, and it's off to a 2-1 (67%) start this season with a 37% ROI.
Best Bet: Sharks Moneyline
