The Utah Hockey Club (17-16-7) will attempt to stop a four-game home losing streak when they square off against the San Jose Sharks (13-24-6) on January 10 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Friday's hockey contest.
The Sharks have scored 21 goals during their last 10 outings, while giving up 32 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in five power-play goals (20.0%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.
Utah Hockey Club vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Utah Hockey Club 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Utah Hockey Club (-281)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Utah Hockey Club (-1.5)
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Utah Hockey Club Splits and Trends
- The Utah Hockey Club have gone 5-7-12 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 17-16-7.
- Utah has 19 points (7-5-5) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Utah Hockey Club registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Utah has scored two goals in nine games this season (2-6-1 record, five points).
- The Utah Hockey Club are 15-0-6 in the 21 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 36 points).
- In the 14 games when Utah has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-5-2 record (16 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Utah is 9-6-1 (19 points).
- The Utah Hockey Club's opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Utah Hockey Club went 7-9-6 in those contests (20 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 13-24-6 record this season and are 4-6-10 in games that have needed overtime.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-8-2) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- When San Jose has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-10-3 record).
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (9-7-3).
- This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 5-10-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-6-0 (10 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Utah Hockey Club Rank | Utah Hockey Club AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| 13th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 29th |
| 23rd | 27.3 | Shots | 27 | 25th |
| 18th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 32nd |
| 16th | 22.32% | Power Play % | 18.46% | 23rd |
| 14th | 80.15% | Penalty Kill % | 78.1% | 20th |
Utah Hockey Club vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
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