San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks 12/31/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Tony Sink - 12/30/2014
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 8:00 PM ET
Honda Center in Anaheim
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The San Jose Sharks, who are just 9-8-3 away from home this season, will be visiting the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
The Sharks and the Ducks have already played against each other three times this season, with the Sharks coming away the victors in two of those games. Anaheim was able to win 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game, though.
Sharks veteran Joe Thornton has notched 17 goals and 50 assists in his 70 career games against the Ducks, while center Joe Pavelski has 27 points in his 48 games against them. Netminder Antti Niemi has made 22 starts against Anaheim in his career, going 12-9-1 against them with a .907 save percentage and a 2.60 GAA.
On Sunday night, the Ducks played in their third consecutive overtime game and came away with a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks at home. They were goalless on their four power play opportunities, but they did a great job to hold the Canucks to just 14 shots on goal.
So far this season, the Ducks have scored 2.7 goals per game while giving up 2.6 goals per game to their opponents. Frederik Andersen has been one of the better goalies in the league this season by going 20-5-5 with one shutout and a 2.29 GAA. Left wing Matt Beleskey currently leads the team in goals with 15.
San Jose Sharks Betting Trends
San Jose Sharks are 19-17-0 Against the Spread
San Jose Sharks are 13-19-0 against the Over/Under
Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends
Anaheim Ducks are 24-14-0 Against the Spread
Anaheim Ducks are 14-22-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
San Jose Sharks
12/30/14 LW Matthew Nieto Ankle is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. Vancouver
12/25/14 LW John Scott Suspension 4-game suspension, eligible to return Jan. 5 vs. Winnipeg
12/10/14 RW Mike Brown Leg out indefinitely
12/09/14 C Tyler Kennedy Shoulder out indefinitely
11/28/14 GO Troy Grosenick Upper Body out indefinitely
10/06/14 LW Raffi Torres Knee out indefinitely
Anaheim Ducks
12/30/14 RW Corey Perry Knee "?" Wednesday vs San Jose
12/22/14 RW Tim Jackman Concussion out indefinitely
12/17/14 RW Kyle Palmieri Shoulder out indefinitely
12/03/14 D Eric Brewer Foot expected to miss 4-6 weeks
11/04/14 GO John Gibson Groin expected to miss 6 weeks
10/04/14 D Sheldon Souray Wrist out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim
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