San Jose Sharks (19-42-9) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (43-25-3)
Game Info: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm (SAP Center at San Jose)
The Line: Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks +220 / Toronto Maple Leafs -270 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 27th at the SAP Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at:
-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose
-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and San Jose
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Maple Leafs and Sharks.
What a Win for the Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, and it was a dominant game. The Maple Leafs scored seven goals, and that was enough for the five-goal victory. Toronto scored four goals in the second period to pick up the victory. William Nylander and John Taveres both scored two goals and added two assists. Anthony Stolarz saved 17 of the 19 shots that he faced. Two games ago, against the Nashville Predators, the Maple Leafs scored two goals, and they ended up losing that game 5-2.
The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.24 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.94 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while the defense is ranked 16th. In this game, good goaltending will be needed to help them find success. Joseph Woll is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 24- 13 record and is giving up 2.75 goals per game.
Can Sharks Win Second Straight Game?
The Sharks faced the Boston Bruins in the last game and secured a 3-1 victory. Alexander Georgiev saved 32 of the 33 shots he faced. Lucas Carlsson scored one goal and added an assist. Two games ago, against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Sharks scored only one goal, which led to a two-goal defeat.
The Sharks are averaging 2.58 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league. Logan Couture was dealing with a groin injury, and he’s still out for this game. Alexandar Georgiev is expected to start in goal for the Sharks, and he sits with a 14-23-1 record, and he’s giving up 3.57 goals per game. The Sharks have won two of his last three starts.
Why the Sharks Will Beat the Maple Leafs
- The underdogs have won three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
- The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last eight night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sharks have won the third period in each of their last three games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goal Facts
- Eight of the Maple Leafs’ last nine road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Sharks’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 12 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last nine games as underdogs.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
Please give me the value with the Sharks here. The Sharks have been playing better lately, and that has included Georgiev’s good play. The Sharks’ offense has been inconsistent at best, but this game is going to come down to their good goaltending. The Sharks only scored three goals in the last game against the Bruins, and they are going to find success again here. The Maple Leafs are going to struggle to get to even two goals here, and the Sharks will get the job done. Back the Sharks on the money line.