Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 1/20/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

The San Jose Sharks (10-31-4) will compete against the Anaheim Ducks (15-28-1) at SAP Center on Saturday.

The Anaheim Ducks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 2-0 loss against the Capitals in their previous game. Anaheim tallied 24 penalty minutes in this matchup. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Ducks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this defeat. In the game, they went scoreless on the 24 shots they attempted.

While at even strength, the Ducks have allowed the opponent to score 109 goals while scoring 84 of their own. Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 186 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have a total of 41 goals in those chances. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 110 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have given up 150. Anaheim has tried 1,266 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.7%. For the current season, they have accumulated 31 points and their points percentage is sitting at .352. The Ducks thus far have had 1,444 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Anaheim is sitting with 140 power play opportunities and they have added 26 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 18.57%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be John Gibson. For his career, Gibson has earned 242 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .539. He has a save percentage of .912 in his 26,231 mins on the ice. Gibson has had 14,066 shots against him and has gathered 12,823 saves. Opponents have scored 1,243 goals against Gibson in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.84. He has amassed a record of 188-197-59 and he has started in 449 games. Gibson has taken the ice for 459 contests during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, San Jose squared up with the Blackhawks in an outing where the Sharks got the tie by a mark of 1-1. The Sharks earned 1 goal of the 38 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

Over the course of the season, the San Jose Sharks are sitting with 89 goals, 24 points, as well as a points percentage of .267. They have permitted 179 goals to be scored by way of 137 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Sharks have 69 goals at even strength and 20 goals (24th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 112 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.86%. San Jose has put up 1,155 shots (29th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 7.71%, while allowing the other team 1,593 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 71.43% on their opponents 147 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.8%.

Across the rink you will find Mackenzie Blackwood defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 3.09 goals/game and he has surrendered 522 goals overall. Blackwood's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.1% and he has accumulated 88 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has been a starter 169 games and has been on the ice for 10,144 mins. Blackwood is sitting with a career record of 70-74-21 and has participated in 181 contests. He has compiled 4,895 saves out of 5,417 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .904.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim

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