Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks - April 2

The San Jose Sharks (35-31-7, on a three-game winning streak) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (32-30-13) at SAP Center at San Jose. The matchup on Thursday, April 2 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.

The Maple Leafs have put up a 5-3-2 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 32 total goals (seven power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.9%) while conceding 34 goals to their opponents.

Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Sharks 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-136)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks are 35-31-7 overall and 12-7-19 in overtime contests.
• San Jose has 42 points (18-5-6) in the 29 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 11 games this season the Sharks scored only one goal, they've finished 0-9-2 (two points).
• San Jose has finished 3-7-2 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering eight points).
• The Sharks are 32-11-3 in the 46 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 67 points).
• In the 27 games when San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 31 points after finishing 15-11-1.
• In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 12-11-2 (26 points).
• The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 47 games. The Sharks went 22-20-5 in those contests (49 points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have earned a record of 9-13-22 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 32-30-13.
• In the 25 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 35 points.
• This season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (0-7-2) in those contests.
• When Toronto has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 15 points (5-11-5 record).
• The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals in 44 games, earning 60 points from those contests.
• This season, Toronto has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 6-9-6.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 7-8-2 (16 points).
• The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 56 games, going 23-22-11 to record 57 points.

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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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