The San Jose Sharks (10-16-5) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis Blues (14-13-2) on the road on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey contest.

Over the past 10 games for the Sharks, their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has given up 33 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 34 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (17.6% conversion rate).

Blues vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Blues 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blues (-205)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have gone 6-2-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 14-13-2.
St. Louis has 18 points (8-4-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Blues scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
St. Louis has finished 1-6-1 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
The Blues have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 12-1-1 in those games (to register 25 points).
In the 10 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-5-1 record (nine points).
In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 5-5-0 (10 points).
The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blues finished 7-7-2 in those contests (16 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 4-5-9 record in overtime matchups this season and a 10-16-5 overall record.
In the 12 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
This season the Sharks scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
San Jose has six points (2-8-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Sharks have scored at least three goals 13 times, earning 17 points from those matchups (7-3-3).
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 4-3-0 (eight points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Sharks finished 6-12-5 in those contests (17 points).

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