Hurricanes vs Sharks Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 41-22-4 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Carolina scored twice in the first period, twice in the second, and once in the third in the shutout win. The Hurricanes outshot Philadelphia by a total of 30-26, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Hall, Jankowski (2), and Morrow, while Kochetkov stopped all 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that shutout win, the Hurricanes defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-2 and the Lightning by a score of 4-1. Carolina has won seven games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 86 points. Carolina has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 25 goals, 39 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 26 goals, 25 assists, and 157 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 9-5-0 with a 2.16 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 18-41-9 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 5-1 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game in the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 28-20, won 46.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Celebrini, while Georgiev stopped 14 out of 17 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Sharks defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2 but did lose to the Predators by a score of 3-2 before that. San Jose has lost four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 45 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.69 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 74.2% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 21 goals, 29 assists, and 196 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 14 goals, 35 assists, and 116 shots on goal. Georgi Romanov is 0-0-0 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .818 save percentage for the Sharks this year (40 mins). 

Why the Hurricanes will beat the Sharks 

• The Sharks have lost 14 of their last 15 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six games against the Sharks.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents at SAP Center at San Jose when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Sharks’ last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Hurricanes’ last 18 games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last seven games as home underdogs.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in three of the Sharks’ last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• William Smith has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last five night games.
• William Smith has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five night games.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight Thursday night games.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded an assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Sharks.

Hurricanes vs Sharks Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup on opposite sides of the NHL standings, but San Jose will be at home. The Sharks are 10-21-2 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 14-15-3 on the road. Carolina has won seven games in a row, with each of their last four coming by at least two goals. The Hurricanes have allowed two goals or fewer in five straight games, while the Sharks have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. Take Carolina to win this game by at least two goals.