Penguins vs Sharks Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-2-0 this year after they defeated Los Angeles by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored twice in the second and twice in the third for the nice win. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 32-26, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Crosby, Dewar, Hallander, and Malkin, while Tomasino led the way with three hits. The Penguins started Silovs, who stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game, which was a .938 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3 and the Rangers by a score of 6-1. The Penguins have lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for third in the Metro standings with six points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with one goal and six assists, while Sidney Crosby has added two goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Tristan Jarry, who is 1-1-0 with a 3.55 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are playing a late game on Friday night against Utah, which is not reflected in this article. The Sharks are 0-1-2 this season after they lost to Carolina by a score of 5-1 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 43-17, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Eklund, while Reaves led the team with five hits. The Sharks started Nedeljkovic, who stopped 38 out of 43 shots, which was an .884 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Ducks by a score of 7-6 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. The Sharks have lost three games in a row to start the season and they are last in the Pacific standings with two points. San Jose has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 5.33 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Dmitry Orlov, Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith have led San Jose with three points each. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 0-1-1 with a 4.45 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season. 

Penguins vs Sharks Prediction 

Pittsburgh was able to get an impressive comeback victory in their last game against the Kings, but they have lost two of their last three. The Penguins are 2-1-0 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 0-1-2 at home. San Jose will be on a back to back in this one and they have really struggled to start the season. The Sharks have allowed 4+ goals in four straight games, so I like the Penguins here.