Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 11/23/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (-196) Sharks (+162)

The San Jose Sharks (6-11-4) host the Buffalo Sabres (9-9-1) at SAP Center on Saturday. The odds on this game have Buffalo at -196 and San Jose is sitting at +162. The total comes in at 6.

The Buffalo Sabres were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 1-0 win over the Kings in their previous game. Buffalo accumulated 10 penalty minutes in this game. The Sabres had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the victory. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and scored 1 goal. For the matchup, they converted 1 out of the 19 shots they attempted.

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In the matter of their scoring, the Buffalo Sabres have racked up 61 goals (13th in the NHL) on the season and have surrendered 61. For the year, they have recorded 19 points and their points percentage sits at .500. Buffalo has accounted for 59 power play opportunities and they have scored 11 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 18.64%. When at even strength, the Sabres have given up 47 goals while getting 50 themselves. Buffalo has attempted 517 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.8%. The Sabres have had 553 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Buffalo Sabres opponents have earned 66 power play opportunities (7th in professional hockey) and have earned 14 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Over the course of his pro career, Luukkonen has accrued 61 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .560. He has a save percentage of .904 during his 5,743 mins in the crease. Luukkonen has seen 3,314 shots against him and has recorded 2,997 saves. Opponents have been able to score 317 goals versus Luukkonen in his professional career and his goals against rate is 3.31. He has amassed an overall record of 54-45-11 and he started in 109 games. Luukkonen has played in 113 contests over the course of his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, San Jose faced the Stars in a game where the Sharks were on the wrong end of the score by a final of 5-2. The Sharks converted 2 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

This season, the San Jose Sharks have a total of 52 goals, 16 points, as well as a points percentage of .381. They have allowed 73 goals to be scored by of a combination of 59 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. The Sharks are sitting with 41 goals at even strength and 11 goals (18th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 66 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.67%. San Jose has taken 579 shots (11th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.98%, while allowing the other team 703 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 81.08% on the other teams 74 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%.

For the opposition you will find Mackenzie Blackwood in goal. Blackwood has accrued a career mark of 79-88-25 and has played in 209 games. Blackwood's quality start percentage is 53.1% and he has earned 104 quality starts in his career. He has compiled 5,677 saves out of the 6,278 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .904. His opposition is averaging 3.27 goals per contest and he has conceded 601 goals altogether. He has made the start in 196 contests and has played for a total of 11,030 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take San Jose (+162)

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