San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 12/10/24

In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th, at the PNC Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sharks and Hurricanes. 

Sharks’ Offense Is Struggling

The Sharks offense is struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they lost 8-1 and in the last game against the Florida Panthers, they ended up losing 3-1. In the last game, Tyler Toffoli scored the only goal. Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal and he saved 49 of the 52 shots that he faced. The goaltending actually wasn’t that bad, they just need to try and limit the shots. The Sharks are averaging 2.73 goals while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th while the defense is ranked 28th. 

Hurricanes Look to Bounce Back

The Hurricanes, in the last game, faced off against the New York Islanders, and they ended up losing 4-3. The defense gave up four goals in the second period and that led to the defeat. Andrei Svechnikov had a strong game scoring two goals and finishing with seven shots on goal. The Hurricanes on the season are averaging 3.74 goals while their defense is giving up 2.96 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. Martin Necas has scored 14 goals and added 28 assists. 

San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes are going to end up cruising to the victory here. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.74 goals per game and will have no issue running up the score here. The Sharks in the last game faced 52 shots, and the Hurricanes are going to end up peppering shots here. The Sharks offense will have no answer and this will be a blowout. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5