Jets vs Sharks Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 1st at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 23-26-9 this year after they lost to Anaheim in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-1 in the third period, but they needed a late goal to tie the game, before losing with 13 seconds left in overtime. The Jets were out shot by a total of 40-33, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Iafallo, Vilardi, and Salomonsson, while Hellebuyck stopped 35 out of 40 shots, which was an .875 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Canadiens by a score of 5-1 before that. The Jets have lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 55 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 27 goals and 43 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 27 goals and 40 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 13-16-8 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 28-25-4 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 5-4 in their last game. San Jose led 3-1 in the second period and 4-3 in the third, but needed a goal with about 10 minutes left to get the win. The Sharks out shot Edmonton by a total of 33-24, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Goodrow, Misa, Wennberg, and Mukhamadullin, while Askarov stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Flames by a score of 4-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 4-2. The Sharks have lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 60 points. San Jose has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 19.7% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 29 goals and 53 assists, while Will Smith has added 17 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 10-9-2 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last four games as an away favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Sharks have won 10 of their last 12 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 11 games between the Jets and Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
• The Sharks have won the second period in four of their last five day games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Sharks have lost each of their last five games at SAP Center at San Jose following a home win.
• The Jets have won five of their last six day games.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at SAP Center at San Jose following a home win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in six of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Jets have won the first period in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last seven games at SAP Center at San Jose following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Jets’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Jets’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Alexander Wennberg has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last three games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last four home games against Central Division opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with the Jets as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Jets vs Sharks Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a win over Edmonton on Saturday and they will look for two in a row on home ice. The Sharks are 15-10-3 at home this year, while the Jets are 11-15-4 on the road. Winnipeg has lost three of their last four games and they have gone to overtime in three of their last four. The Jets have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four games, while San Jose has allowed at least four goals in four straight. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5