Sharks vs Canucks Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks Today
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In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 6th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 15-34-6 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at three in the third period, but they allowed a goal late in the game for the loss. The Sharks out shot Montreal by a total of 30-20, won 41.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Graf, and Toffoli, while Georgiev stopped 16 out of 20 shots in the game.  Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Kraken by a score of 6-2, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 2-1 before that. San Jose has lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 36 points. San Jose has scored 2.62 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 18.4% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 15 goals, 30 assists, and 126 shots on goal, while Macklin Celebrini has added 17 goals, 22 assists, and 145 shots on goal. Vitek Vanecek is 3-8-1 with a 3.84 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 24-18-11 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Vancouver scored one goal in the second and two in the third for the shutout win. The Canucks out shot Colorado by a total of 31-25, won 46.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser, DeBrusk, and O’Connor, while Demko stopped all 25 shots in the win.  Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to the Red Wings by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 5-3. Vancouver has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Pacific standings with 59 points. Vancouver has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 21.8% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver, but he is out with an injury, while Conor Garland has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 116 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 5-6-3 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year. 

Why the Canucks will beat the Sharks

  • The Sharks have lost each of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Canucks have won 14 of their last 15 games against the Sharks.
  • The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Canucks have covered the puck line in six of their last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Canucks’ last seven games against the Sharks following a win have gone OVER the total goals line at SAP Center at San Jose.
  • Each of the Sharks’ last seven games against the Canucks following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 23 games between the Canucks and Sharks.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 17 games as favorites against the Sharks.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

  • Logan Couture has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Canucks.
  • William Eklund has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
  • William Eklund has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

  • Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last 10 games against the Sharks.
  • Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Canucks as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last nine games at SAP Center at San Jose.

Sharks vs Canucks Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup after losing eight of their last nine games, but they will be on home ice in this game. The Sharks are 9-17-1 at home this season, while the Canucks are 14-8-4 on the road. Vancouver has lost two of their last three games, but they did get an impressive shutout win over Colorado last time out. Vancouver will be without their leading scorer in this game, but this San Jose defense has been pathetic this season. Take the Canucks to win by at least two goals here.