Devils vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 30

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The San Jose Sharks (2-6-2), losers of five home games in a row, host the New Jersey Devils (8-2) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Devils vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Devils 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Devils (-211)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils are 1-0-1 in overtime contests on their way to an 8-2 overall record.
  • New Jersey has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • The Devils have scored more than two goals in 10 games (8-2-0, 16 points).
  • In the four games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is undefeated (5-0-0, 10 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-2-0 (four points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 2-6-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in games that have gone to overtime.
  • San Jose has earned six points (2-2-2) in its six games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals seven times, earning six points from those matchups (2-3-2).
  • San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has recorded three points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-3-0) this season.
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
1st 3.9 Goals Scored 3.2 17th
12th 3 Goals Allowed 4.6 32nd
13th 28.8 Shots 25.7 25th
13th 27.3 Shots Allowed 30.8 28th
5th 28.57% Power Play % 24.32% 10th
10th 83.78% Penalty Kill % 66.67% 28th

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