Sharks vs Hurricanes Prediction 12/7/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 7th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 13-13-3 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-1 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 24-17, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Graf, while Askarov stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Capitals by a score of 7-1, but did beat the Mammoth by a score of 6-3 before that. The Sharks have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 29 points. San Jose has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.35 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 14 goals and 26 assists, while Will Smith has added 12 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 10-8-1 with a 3.14 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 17-8-2 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Carolina scored the first five goals for a big lead, but did allow three in the third to ruin the shutout. The Hurricanes out shot Nashville by a total of 40-22, won 41.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Blake (2), Carrier, Ehlers, and Hall, while Bussi stopped 19 out of 22 shots, which was an .864 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Flames by a score of 1-0 before that. The Hurricanes have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 36 points. Carolina has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 13.2% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with nine goals and 17 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 16 goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-7-2 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six home games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have lost eight of their last nine games at Lenovo Center.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four cof their last five games as road underdogs.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the last five games between the Sharks and Hurricanes.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last four night games between the Sharks and Hurricanes have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Sharks’ last six road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Sharks’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games at Lenovo Center.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Hurricanes as favorites against the Sharks.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Dmitry Orlov has recorded at least one assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in six of the Sharks’ last seven games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Sharks vs Hurricanes Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have been outscored 11-2 in their last two. The Sharks are 4-8-0 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 9-4-1 at home. Carolina has won three of their last four games and they continue to play very strong defense. San Jose started the season playing well, but they have fallen off a bit and their defense has become an issue. Take the Hurricanes -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Hurricanes -1.5