San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks 12/23/2024 – The San Jose Sharks are set to take on Vancouver Canucks on Monday at Rogers Arena in what looks like a hotly contest clash. The Sharks come into this game with quite a poor record of 11-19-6 in what has been a rough season overall, while the Canucks have a better standing of 16-10-7 which makes them a strong unit while playing at home. The action can be streamed live via AMZN as the viewers can expect a hockey night.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks 12/23/2024
When: Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Rogers Arena
TV: AMZN
Stream: NHL.TV
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks 12/23/2024 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | +1.5 (+100) | Over 6 (-101) | +275 |  |
| Canucks | -1.5 (-120) | Under 6 (-115) | -370 | |
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"Those are the memories that kinda stick with you"
Macklin Celebrini speaks to the media ahead of his hometown NHL debut!
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 23, 2024
Sharks might be the underdogs but they bring with them great upset potential, thus making the bet enticing for a higher risk of +275. Unfortunately, for most bettors, the team’s recent form together with their poor record against Vancouver might be a cause of concern. The Vancouver Canucks are left with good odds by the oddsmakers having a money line of -370 as well as a -1.5 puck line indicating a vote of confidence in them winning.
Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood vs. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen
The Sharks’ Mackenzie Blackwood has not been entirely disappointing in his 19 appearances as evidenced by his save percentage of 0.911 in the games, meaning he has been making some tough saves, but he still lets in more than three on average. However, for San Jose to stand a chance, he must be able to contain the likes of Hughes and Pettersson by stopping the Canucks from penetrating.
On the other hand, there’s Kevin Lankinen of the Canucks with 14 positive results under his name and a 0.907 Constitution. He has left a bit to be desired. Good Day for the San Jose team, as they all were targeting to shoot but couldn’t land a shot even close to him. Lankinen this season has performed well enough to call upon him as the last string of defense.
Blackwood and Lankinen are both mediocre at best. The optimism both fans should have is their mutual competitiveness. Lankinen aims to upset the market and Blackwood to stop every sniper from owning him. Keeping the Sharks in the hung game in fact exciting.
San Jose Sharks: Searching for Form
The Sharks’ recent statistics paint a concerning picture as they navigate through a tough season. In their last two games, they suffered close defeats: a 2-3 loss to Edmonton and a 2-4 setback against Colorado. These matches underscore their struggle to find consistency in scoring while simultaneously highlighting vulnerabilities in their defensive gameplay. Their performance in these games suggests a team trying to find its rhythm but still falling short, especially in critical moments.
Vancouver Canucks: Home Ice Advantage
On the other side, the Vancouver Canucks have faced their share of ups and downs. Their last two encounters resulted in a 4-5 loss to Ottawa and a 1-3 defeat by Vegas. Despite these losses, the Canucks have historically used their home ice to great advantage against the Sharks. The team will need to harness this historical upper hand and their ability to perform under pressure at Rogers Arena to bounce back from recent disappointments and secure a win.
Trends
San Jose Sharks Betting Trends
San Jose are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
San Jose are 1-13 SU in their last 14 games against Vancouver.
San Jose are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
San Jose are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 6 games.
Vancouver are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Vancouver’s last 13 games against San Jose.
Vancouver are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games at home.
Vancouver are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks Betting Prediction
With the recent form of both teams and their previous encounters taken into consideration, it is reasonable to expect that the Canucks will extend their home winning streak over the Sharks. As for the total, it may tend toward the OVER as well considering both sides have weaknesses in defense.
The Canucks should be the preferred betting option on the puck line It is also praiseworthy to have a look at the prop bets with some stellar performers like Quinn Hughes owing to his form and effect on the outcome of the game.
Score Prediction: Canucks 5, Sharks 2.
