Buffalo Sabers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 11/23/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabers vs. San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday 23 November 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/point spread: Sabers (-196) Sharks (+162)

The San Jose Sharks (6-11-4) host the Buffalo Sabers (9-9-1) at the SAP Center on Saturday. The odds on this game have Buffalo at -196 and San Jose sitting at +162. The total comes to 6.

The Buffalo Sabers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 1-0 win over the Kings in their previous game. Buffalo accumulated 10 penalty minutes in this game. The Sabers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the win. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and scored 1 goal. For the matchup, they converted 1 of the 19 shots they attempted.

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In terms of their scoring, the Buffalo Sabers have scored 61 goals (13th in the NHL) on the season and have surrendered 61. For the year, they have recorded 19 points and their point percentage is sitting at .500. Buffalo has accounted for 59 power play opportunities and they have scored 11 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 18.64%. At even strength, the Sabers have given up 47 goals while allowing 50. Buffalo has attempted 517 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.8%. The Sabers have had 553 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Buffalo Sabers opponents have earned 66 power play opportunities (7th in professional hockey) and have earned 14 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. During his professional career, Luukkonen has earned 61 quality starts and his quality start rate is .560. He has a .904 save percentage during his 5,743 minutes in the fold. Luukkonen has seen 3,314 shots against him and has recorded 2,997 saves. Opponents have been able to score 317 goals against Luukkonen in his professional career and his goals against rate is 3.31. He has compiled an overall record of 54-45-11 and he started 109 games. Luukkonen has played in 113 contests during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, the San Jose Stars met in a game where the Sharks were on the wrong end of the score with a final of 5-2. The Sharks converted 2 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest, but were unable to put one in the back of the net.

This season, the San Jose Sharks have a total of 52 goals, 16 points, and a .381 field goal percentage. They have allowed 73 goals off a combination of 59 even-strength goals and 14 goals while shorthanded. The Sharks sit with 41 goals at even strength and 11 goals (18th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 66 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.67%. San Jose has taken 579 shots (11th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.98% while allowing the other team 703 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 81.08% on the other teams 74 power play opportunities and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%.

For the opponent, you will find Mackenzie Blackwood in goal. Blackwood has amassed a career mark of 79-88-25 and has played in 209 games. Blackwood’s quality start percentage is 53.1% and he has earned 104 quality starts in his career. He has collected 5,677 saves out of 6,278 shots attempted, giving him a .904 save percentage. His opponent averages 3.27 goals per game. game and he has conceded 601 goals in total. He has started in 196 contests and has played in a total of 11,030 minutes.

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

Guy’s Pick: Tag San Jose (+162)

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