San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 10/22/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

Honda Center is where the Anaheim Ducks (2-2-1) will meet the San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) on Tuesday.

The San Jose Sharks will look for better times on the ice after their 4-1 loss to the Avalanche in their previous game. San Jose had 15 penalty minutes in this matchup. Additionally, they had 5 chances on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Sharks had a below average offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 26 shots they attempted.

With respect to their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have racked up 12 goals (31st in the NHL) for the year and have conceded 25. For the current season, they have racked up 2 points and their points percentage sits at .167. San Jose has compiled 18 power play chances and they have scored 3 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 16.67%. At even strength, the Sharks have given up 18 goals while notching 9 on offense. San Jose has attempted 156 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 7.7%. The Sharks have seen 193 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .870. San Jose Sharks opponents have 29 power play tries (2nd in hockey) and have a total of 7 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Mackenzie Blackwood. Opponents have racked up 436 goals against Blackwood in his career and his goals against average per game is 3.00. Blackwood has taken the ice for 155 games during his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .905 during his 8,712 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated a record of 65-58-20 and he started in 146 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Blackwood has compiled 75 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .514. Blackwood has had 4,592 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 4,156 saves.

In their last contest, Anaheim played the Kings in a game where the Ducks were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 4-1. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Ducks converted 1 goal out of the 15 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 12 goals, 5 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 15 goals to be scored by way of 12 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Ducks are sitting with 12 goals at even strength and 0 goals (32nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 17 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 0.00%. Anaheim has taken 122 shots (30th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.84%, while allowing their opponents 178 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 81.25% on the other teams 16 power play chances, and their save percentage is 91.6%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Lukas Dostal defending the goal. He has tallied 844 saves out of 931 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .907. Dostal is the owner of a career mark of 7-13-4 and has been in net for 27 games. He has made the start in 24 games and has accumulated 1,505 minutes. Dostal's quality start percentage comes out to 70.8% and he has 17 quality starts in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 3.47 goals/game and he has allowed 87 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Anaheim

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