San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 10/18/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Canada Life Centre is the site where the Winnipeg Jets (3-0-0) will go up against the San Jose Sharks (0-1-2) on Friday.

The San Jose Sharks had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Stars their last time on the ice. San Jose amassed 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Sharks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. Additionally, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't net one. For the game, they scored on 2 out of the 27 shots they put on goal.

San Jose Sharks opponents have earned 11 power play tries (17th in the league) and have notched 0 goals in those attempts. The Sharks thus far have had 108 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .917. San Jose has tried 86 shots and holds a shot percentage of 7.0%. When at even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 9 goals while having 5 themselves. San Jose has 8 power play chances and they have added 1 goal out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 12.50%. For the current season, the have a total of 2 points and their points percentage sits at .333. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 6 goals (30th in hockey) this season and have given up 9.

The man protecting the net in this game is Vitek Vanecek. During his career on the ice, Vanecek has accrued 69 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .556. His save percentage currently sits at .909 in his 7,406 minutes between the pipes. Vanecek has seen 3,510 shots against him and he has 3,192 saves. Opponents have racked up 318 goals versus Vanecek in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.58. He has a mark of 74-34-14 and was named the starter in 124 games. Vanecek has taken the ice for 132 games during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Winnipeg went up against the Wild in an outing where the Jets ended up with the victory by a mark of 2-1. The Jets scored 2 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup and converted 1 out of those chances.

Winnipeg has tried 90 shots (25th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.11%, while allowing the other team 83 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 100.00% on their oppositions 5 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 97.6%. They have earned 7 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 42.86%. The Jets are sitting with 7 goals at even strength and 3 goals (13th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have permitted 2 goals to be scored by of a combination of 2 goals at even strength and 0 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Winnipeg Jets have accounted for 10 goals, 6 points, as well as a points percentage of 1.000.

Across the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck in net. He has recorded 12,546 saves out of 13,687 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .917. Hellebuyck has compiled a lifetime mark of 241-154-37 and has been in net for 448 games. He was named a starter in 439 contests and his ice time sits at 25,872 mins. Hellebuyck's quality start rate sits at 57.6% and he has earned 253 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.65 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,141 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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