Ducks vs. Sharks betting odds and trends

The bookmakers like the Anaheim Ducks to beat the San Jose Sharks in their matchup on Saturday, October 12, with the visiting Ducks given moneyline odds of -135, and the Sharks at +114.

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Ducks vs. Sharks Game Info & Betting Lines

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
• Favorite: Ducks (-135)
• Underdog: Sharks (+114)
• Over/under: 6.5
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Ducks vs. Sharks Quick Facts

• Of Anaheim’s 81 games last season, 35 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• San Jose played 35 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These teams scored 4.7 goals per game between them, 1.8 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• These teams conceded a combined 7.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this one’s total.
• The Ducks were 30th in goals scored in the league, and the Sharks were 31st.
• The Ducks were 30th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sharks were 32nd.

Ducks vs. Sharks Season Stat Insights

• The Ducks’ 203 total goals (2.5 per game) made them the 30th-ranked scoring team in the NHL last season.
• The Ducks were 30th in goals against, conceding 293 total goals (3.6 per game) in NHL play.
• They had the league’s 30th-ranked goal differential at -90.
• The Sharks had 180 goals last season (2.2 per game), 31st in the league.
• The Sharks’ total of 326 goals conceded (4.0 per game) was 32nd in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -146, they were 32nd in the league.

Ducks vs. Sharks Moneyline Insights

• The Ducks won four of their eight games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (50.0%).
• Anaheim played three games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -135 or shorter and won every time.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Ducks a 57.4% chance to win.
• Last season the Sharks won 19 of the 82 games, or 23.2%, in which they were an underdog.
• San Jose had a record of 18-62, a 22.5% win rate, when set as an underdog by +114 or more last season.
• Oddsmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Sharks have a 46.7% chance to win.

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Ducks vs. Sharks Leaders

Ducks Leaders

• Frank Vatrano was a big player for Anaheim last season, with 60 points in 82 games.
• In 76 games, Troy Terry had 20 goals and 34 assists.
• Mason McTavish scored 19 goals and added 23 assists in 64 games for Anaheim.
• John Gibson had a record of 13-27-2. He conceded 151 goals (3.5 goals against average) and racked up 1192 saves with an .888 save percentage (61st in the league).

Sharks Leaders

• San Jose’s Mikael Granlund totaled 48 assists and 12 goals in 69 games last season, for 60 points.
• Tyler Toffoli made a big impact for San Jose last season with 55 points, thanks to 33 goals and 22 assists.
• San Jose’s William Eklund had 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) last season.
• Mackenzie Blackwood had a 10-25-4 record last season, with an .899 save percentage (41st in the league). In 44 games, he allowed 140 goals (3.4 goals against average).

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