San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin 1/28/23 – With both teams moving in opposite directions this season, the San Jose Sharks will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sharks are one of the worst teams in the Pacific Division with a record of 14-25-10, while the Penguins are in the middle of the Metropolitan Division with a record of 24-15-9. Both teams are looking to improve in their respective divisions as per NHL betting trends and the upcoming match should prove to be a great one.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin
Date & Time: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin Betting Odds
Sharks
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-123)
Total: 6.5 over (-112)
Penguin
Moneyline: -238
Puckline: -1.5 (+100)
Total: 6.5 under (-110)
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin Analysis
With their offense failing and only scoring 2.98 goals per match, the San Jose Sharks are having a terrible season. Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier have scored 59 and 69 goals respectively, while defenseman Erik Karlsson has added 15 goals and 49 assists. However, the offense is struggling. Six skaters have more than 10 or less goals and opponents are able to limit the top-heavy offense. While the offense has been struggling, the Sharks defense has performed poorly, allowing 3.71 goals per match.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are enjoying a promising season. Their offense is scoring 3.25 goals per match, with nine goals in their last two games. Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin have led the top two lines with 60 goals and 90 assists, but the rest has been fantastic. Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust and Jason Zucker have combined for 42 goals, 50 assists, while Jeff Petry and defensemen Kris Letang have added seven goals, 28 assists from point to point to open up the offense. While the offense has been excellent, defense has struggled to stop 3.04 goals per match, including nine in the last two.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin Against the Spread
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Sharks are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Sharks are 13-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Sharks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Sharks’ 23 last games at home.
Penguins are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Penguins are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Penguins are 14-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Penguins’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Penguins’ 23 last games at home.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguin Free Pick
While the Sharks are expected to win the game, the Penguins will be able to rebound from an overtime loss to take control of this game at both ends of the ice. In a dominant win at home, the Penguins will win the game and take control of the puckline based on the latest NHL betting odds.
Free Pick: Pittsburgh Penguin -1.5 (+100)
