The San Jose Sharks (10-16-5) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they face 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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Before this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey contest.
In the last 10 games, the Sharks have put up a 4-5-1 record after scoring 32 total goals (six power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.
Blues vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Blues 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blues (-182)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have a 14-13-2 record overall, with a 6-2-8 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-4-2 record (good for 18 points).
- In the seven games this season the Blues recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- St. Louis has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (1-6-1 record, three points).
- The Blues have scored three or more goals in 14 games (12-1-1, 25 points).
- In the 10 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered nine points after finishing 4-5-1.
- In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 7-7-2 to record 16 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a record of 10-16-5 this season and are 4-5-9 in overtime matchups.
- In the 12 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- San Jose has earned six points (2-8-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 17 points from those matchups (7-3-3).
- This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 4-6-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 4-3-0 (eight points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blues Rank | Blues AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.62 | Goals Scored | 2.71 | 24th |
| 19th | 3.1 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 28th |
| 27th | 26.8 | Shots | 27.4 | 25th |
| 20th | 29 | Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 31st |
| 22nd | 17.91% | Power Play % | 17% | 26th |
| 21st | 77.63% | Penalty Kill % | 81.55% | 10th |
Blues vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
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