San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/27/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Friday, January 27, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+225) Hurricanes (-275)

PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (30-9-8) will try to defeat the San Jose Sharks (14-25-10) on Friday. The odds on this game have San Jose at +225 while Carolina is coming in at -275. The betting total comes in at 6.

The San Jose Sharks will need a bounce back game after taking a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings in their last outing. San Jose earned 6 penalty minutes for this matchup. In addition, they had 1 power play chance but didn't net one. The Sharks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. In the outing, they converted 2 out of the 30 shots they looked to score on.

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In reference to their scoring, the San Jose Sharks have tallied 146 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 182. For the year, they have scored 38 points and their points % is .388. San Jose has accumulated 135 power play opportunities and they have scored 27 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 20.00%. When playing at even strength, the Sharks have allowed 159 goals while scoring 119 as an offensive unit. San Jose has taken 1,443 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. The Sharks have had 1,509 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .879. San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 141 power play tries (24th in the league) and have come away with 23 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is James Reimer. Reimer has been in goal for 460 games during his hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 200-162-58 and he was named the starter in 424 games. The opposition has been able to score 1,189 goals versus Reimer in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.83. Reimer has seen 13,486 shot attempts against him and has amassed 12,297 total saves. His save percentage currently is at .912 for his 25,205 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Reimer has 222 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .524.

In their last game, Carolina faced the Stars in an outing where the Hurricanes ended up with the win by a final score of 3-2. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Hurricanes had 3 goals of the 24 shots on goal they took.

So far this season, the Carolina Hurricanes are sitting with 151 goals, 68 points, and a points percentage of .723. They have allowed 124 goals to be scored by of a combination of 93 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. The Hurricanes are sitting with 121 goals at even strength and 30 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 165 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 18.18%. Carolina has tried 1,650 shots (3rd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.15%, while allowing the other team 1,241 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.98% on the other teams 163 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

Across the rink you will find Frederik Andersen defending the goal. He has recorded 12,390 stops out of the 13,529 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .916. Andersen has compiled a career record of 270-117-51 and has participated in 458 games. He got the starting nod in 445 contests and has been on the ice for 26,415 mins. Andersen's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.1% and he has accumulated 254 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has conceded 1,139 goals in total.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Carolina (-275) and under 6 goals

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