Florida Panthers (16-9-2) vs San Jose Sharks (10-14-5)
Game Info: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Amerant Bank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -400 / San Jose Sharks +300 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 7th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 10-14-5 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 8-1 in their last game. San Jose allowed the first seven goals in the game, but they were able to score in the third to avoid the shutout. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 35-21, won 61.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Wennberg, while Blackwood stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks won three games in a row against Washington and Seattle (twice). San Jose has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals per game, while also averaging 17.8% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 10 goals, 19 assists, and 78 shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 6-8-3 with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 16-9-2 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 7-5 in their last game. Florida blew a 3-0 lead and trailed 5-4 in the third, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Panthers were outshot by a total of 34-28, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 4-5 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Barkov, Reinhart, Rodrigues, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe, Forsling, and Mikkola, while Knight stopped 29 out of 34 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Panthers lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-4, but did beat Carolina (twice) and Toronto before that. Florida has scored 3.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also averaging 28.4% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 19 goals, 18 assists, and 72 shots on goal, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 11-5-1 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .890 save percentage.
Why the Panthers will beat the Sharks
- The Panthers have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last five night games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Sharks at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 17 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last five games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last four games at Amerant Bank Arena following a road win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Sharks’ last five night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last five night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last five games.
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Aleksander Barkov has scored a goal in four of the Panthers’ last five home games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Fabian Zetterlund has recorded a point in each of the Sharks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in four of the Sharks’ last five road games.
San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they were just blown out in Tampa last time out. The Sharks are 4-8-4 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 8-5-1 at home. Florida has won four of their last five games and they have scored at least five goals in all four of those wins. The Panthers look to be past that rough patch they went through and I like them to cruise to the win here. Take Florida -1.5 in this game.