San Jose Sharks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 1/10/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (-142) Coyotes (+118)

The Arizona Coyotes (13-21-5) will compete against the San Jose Sharks (12-21-8) at ASU Multi-Purpose Arena on Tuesday. The odds on this game have San Jose at -142 while Arizona is coming in at +118. The total is set at 7.

The San Jose Sharks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-2 loss to the Bruins in the last game they played. San Jose tallied 6 minutes in the box in this game. Moreover, they had 4 power play chances but didn't net one. The Sharks didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. In the game, they scored on 2 of the 30 shots they looked to score on.

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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have earned 125 goals (20th in hockey) so far this year and have allowed 151. For the year, they have tallied 32 points and their points percentage is sitting at .390. San Jose has accounted for 117 power play opportunities and they have tallied 24 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 20.51%. When playing at even strength, the Sharks have given up 132 goals while having 101 themselves. San Jose has tried 1,221 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.2%. The Sharks have had 1,239 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .878. San Jose Sharks opponents have 119 power play tries (27th in the league) and have earned 19 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is James Reimer. Over the course of his pro career, Reimer has 219 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .523. He has a save percentage of .912 for his 24,902 mins on the ice. Reimer has had 13,315 shot attempts against him and has recorded 12,143 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,172 goals versus Reimer in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.82. He has accumulated a record of 199-160-56 and he has started in 419 games. Reimer has been involved in 455 games throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Arizona faced the Penguins in an outing where the Coyotes ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Coyotes recorded 1 goal of the 24 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Arizona Coyotes have notched a total of 107 goals, 31 points, as well as a points percentage of .397. They have permitted 143 goals to be scored by way of 103 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. The Coyotes have racked up 82 goals at even strength and 25 goals (23rd in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 123 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 20.33%. Arizona has taken 973 shots (32nd in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.00%, while allowing the opposition 1,341 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 73.51% on their oppositions 151 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Karel Vejmelka defending the net. He has compiled 2,387 stops out of 2,653 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .900. Vejmelka has compiled a career record of 24-45-7 and has participated in 81 contests. He has made the start in 77 games and has played 4,505 mins. Vejmelka's quality start rate comes out to 45.5% and he has accumulated 35 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Teams are averaging 3.54 goals per contest and he has allowed 266 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take San Jose (-142)

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