The San Jose Sharks (26-21-3) and Vancouver Canucks (17-30-5) meet in an NHL duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EST at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Sharks are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-105o / -115u). The Sharks are a -125 favorite to win outright, while the Canucks are +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sharks vs. Canucks predictions and NHL picks.
Sharks vs. Canucks Odds, Pick
| Sharks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +190 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | -125 |
| Canucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -230 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | +105 |
- Sharks vs. Canucks Spread: Sharks -1.5 (+190), Canucks +1.5 (-230)
- Sharks vs. Canucks Over/Under: 6.5 (-105o/ -115u)
- Sharks vs. Canucks Moneyline: Sharks -125, Canucks +105
Sharks vs. Canucks Preview
The Sharks have enjoyed an encouraging season with a record of 26-21-3.
Ryan Warsofsky's team has won more games this year than in the previous three seasons after just 50 games, and the 2024 first overall pick, Macklin Celebrini, who leads the Sharks with 26 goals and 48 assists.
The Canucks struggles have continued in January.
Vancouver has posted a 17-30-5 record on the season.
The Canucks have missed the postseason four of their last five years and would need a major turnaround to qualify this year.
Center Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks in points with 13 goals and 18 assists.
Leg 1: Under 6.5
Both teams have had their fair share of defensive struggles this season, but have been better lately.
I expect the pace of this contest to bode well for the under as both offenses have lacked explosiveness throughout the season.
The Canucks rank third-to-last in the NHL in goals scored per game ( 2.60).
San Jose has been average on the offensive end this season, averaging 3.08 goals per game.
Leg 2: Elias Pettersson 2+ SOG
We will link up with our Action PRO Report for this prop.
Petterson has been the best playmaker for the Canucks this season and is in a strong position to cash this prop tonight.
Our Action PRO Report projects 2.3 SOG tonight.
Sharks vs. Canucks Parlay
Parlay Picks:
- Under 6.5
- Elias Pettersson 2+ SOG
Parlay Odds: +206 (DraftKings)
