San Jose Sharks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 4/1/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (-143) Coyotes (+120)

ASU Multi-Purpose Arena is the location where the Arizona Coyotes (27-35-13) will attempt to defeat the San Jose Sharks (21-39-15) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Sharks at -143 and the Coyotes are sitting at +120. The total comes in at 7.

The San Jose Sharks had a good night with a 4-3 win against the Golden Knights in their previous contest . San Jose tallied 6 mins in the box for this contest. In addition, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. The Sharks played really well in the win. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 25 shots they put on goal.

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San Jose Sharks opponents have tallied 231 power play opportunities (15th in pro hockey) and have a total of 39 goals in those chances. The Sharks have had 2,383 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .881. San Jose has attempted 2,233 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.6%. While playing at even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 244 goals while getting 180 as an offensive unit. San Jose skates onto the rink with 202 power play opportunities and they have notched 35 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 17.33%. For the current campaign, they have earned 57 points and their points % is .380. In terms of scoring goals, the San Jose Sharks have accounted for 215 goals (25th in hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 283.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Kaapo Kahkonen. Opponents have been able to score 299 goals versus Kahkonen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 3.23. Kahkonen has participated in 98 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .898 in his 5,562 minutes played. He has compiled a mark of 41-41-11 and he has started in 94 games. In his professional hockey career, Kahkonen has 46 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .489. Kahkonen has had 2,929 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,630 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Arizona played the Oilers in an outing where the Coyotes took the loss by a final score of 5-4. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this contest and earned 1 out of those chances. The Coyotes netted 4 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Coyotes have scored 166 goals at even strength and 42 goals (22nd in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Arizona has taken 1,930 shots (32nd in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.78%, while allowing the other team 2,657 shots. On the year, the Arizona Coyotes have 208 goals, 67 points, in addition to a points percentage of .447. They have permitted 258 goals to be scored by of a combination of 188 goals at even strength and 70 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 218 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 19.27%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 75.35% on the other teams 284 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.3%.

Across the rink you will find Karel Vejmelka defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 3.52 goals per contest and he has surrendered 325 goals in total. Vejmelka's quality start rate is 46.3% and he has 44 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter 95 games and has played 5,534 mins. Vejmelka has compiled a lifetime record of 31-54-8 and has been in net for 99 contests. He has accounted for 2,927 stops out of the 3,252 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .900.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Arizona (+120)

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