Penguins vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - November 16

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-3, on a three-game losing streak) host the San Jose Sharks (5-10-3) at PPG Paints Arena. The game on Saturday, November 16 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Saturday's matchup.

The Sharks' offense has totaled 27 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 29 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (10.3%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.

Penguins vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-213)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have finished 2-3-5 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 6-10-3.
  • In the four games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (good for five points).
  • In the three games this season the Penguins registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-1 record).
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 10 games (5-3-2, 12 points).
  • In the eight games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 2-4-2 to register six points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Pittsburgh is 3-2-3 (nine points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 3-8-0 (six points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a record of 5-10-3 this season and are 2-3-5 in overtime games.
  • In the eight games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
  • This season the Sharks scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned three points (1-5-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Sharks have scored three or more goals seven times, earning eight points from those matchups (3-2-2).
  • This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 2-4-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 2-1-0 (four points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
23rd 2.68 Goals Scored 2.33 31st
31st 3.95 Goals Allowed 3.39 26th
5th 31.1 Shots 27.3 23rd
30th 33 Shots Allowed 34.1 31st
17th 18.87% Power Play % 16.36% 23rd
11th 82.14% Penalty Kill % 81.82% 12th

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