Arizona Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 12/28/2021 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+190) Sharks (-235)

SAP Center is where the San Jose Sharks (15-14-1) will try to beat the Arizona Coyotes (6-21-2) on Tuesday. The line on this contest has the Coyotes at +190 and the Sharks are at -235. The total comes in at 6.

The Arizona Coyotes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-5 victory over the Ducks in their last contest. The Coyotes had a solid offensive output and it showed in this win. In the game, they finished 6 out of the 27 shots they put on goal. They also had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Arizona accumulated 18 penalty mins in this game.

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Pertaining to scoring goals, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 56 goals (32nd in the NHL) so far this year and have allowed 107. For the current season, they have recorded 14 points and their points percentage is .241. Arizona has accounted for 72 power play opportunities and they have scored 9 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 12.50%. While playing at even strength, the Coyotes have surrendered 78 goals while earning 47 on offense. Arizona has taken 746 shots and has a shooting percentage of 7.5%. The Coyotes have had 959 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .888. Arizona Coyotes opponents have recorded 97 power play opportunities (4th in hockey) and have notched 29 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Karel Vejmelka. Opponents have been able to score 45 goals against Vejmelka in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.28. Vejmelka has played in 16 games throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is .902 for his 824 mins between the pipes. He has amassed a mark of 2-11-1 and was named the starter in 14 games. In his professional hockey career, Vejmelka has recorded 6 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .429. Vejmelka has had 461 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 416 saves.

Their last time out, San Jose went up against the Canucks in a game where the Sharks ended up taking the loss by a final of 5-2. The Sharks converted 2 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal.

For the year, the San Jose Sharks are sitting with 78 goals, 31 points, in addition to a points percentage of .517. They have granted a total of 84 goals to be scored by of a combination of 73 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Sharks have tallied 64 goals at even strength and 14 goals (22nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 74 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 18.92%. San Jose has attempted 878 shots (23rd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 8.88%, while allowing the opposition 913 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 85.33% on the other teams 75 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.8%.

For the opposition you will find Adin Hill in net. Teams are averaging 2.82 goals per game and he has yielded 163 goals overall. Hill's quality start percentage is 42.9% and he has qualified for 24 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 56 contests and his ice time sits at 3,473 minutes. Hill holds a career record of 25-30-4 and has played in 65 contests. He is sitting with 1,592 stops out of 1,755 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Guy's Pick: Take San Jose (-235)

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