San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 12/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: WSFL-TV

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+110) Panthers (-130)

Amerant Bank Arena is where the Florida Panthers (15-9-2) will go up against the San Jose Sharks (10-13-5) on Saturday. The odds on this game have San Jose at +110 while Florida is at -130. The total is 6.

The San Jose Sharks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory over the Capitals in their previous contest . San Jose compiled 6 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Sharks offense left a lot to be desired in the win. In the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 31 shots they tried.

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San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 92 power play opportunities (3rd in the league) and have a total of 17 goals in those attempts. The Sharks have seen 897 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .896. San Jose has taken 777 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.3%. While playing at even strength, the Sharks have allowed 76 goals while getting 64 themselves. San Jose is sitting with 87 power play opportunities and they have tallied 16 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 18.39%. For the current campaign, they sit with 25 points and their points percentage sits at .446. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have tallied 80 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) this season and have conceded 93.

The player between the pipes for this game is Mackenzie Blackwood. Blackwood has played in 213 games during his professional hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 81-90-25 and he has started in 200 games. The opposition has racked up 611 goals versus Blackwood in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 3.32. Blackwood has seen 6,385 shot attempts against him and has amassed 5,774 saves. He has a save percentage of .904 in his 11,040 mins played. Over the course of his career, Blackwood has accrued 107 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .535.

When they took the ice last, Florida faced the Penguins in a game where the Panthers went home in defeat by a final of 5-4. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game and scored 1 on that chance. The Panthers notched 4 goals out of the 41 shots on goal they tried.

The Panthers have earned 74 goals at even strength and 21 goals (6th in the NHL) while on the power play. Florida has taken 780 shots (7th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 12.18%, while allowing the opposition 703 shots. On the campaign, the Florida Panthers have notched a total of 95 goals, 32 points, as well as a points percentage of .615. They have permitted 85 goals to be scored by of a combination of 71 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 83 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 25.30%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.08% on their opponents 74 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.9%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Sergei Bobrovsky defending the net. Bobrovsky is the owner of a career record of 407-229-56 and has participated in 717 games. Bobrovsky's quality start rate is 57.8% and he has 405 quality starts in his pro career. He has gathered 19,093 saves out of 20,882 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .914. The opposition is averaging 2.66 goals per contest and he has given up 1,789 goals altogether. He has started in 701 games and has racked up 40,367 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose (+110)

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