Sharks vs. Devils Prediction
The New Jersey Devils are unbeaten through two games this season as they prepare to host the San Jose Sharks this afternoon. Can New Jersey win again today as the underdogs in this matchup?
Game Snapshot
1 San Jose Sharks at 2 New Jersey Devils
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Prudential Center at 1PM ET
TV: TSN
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Sharks are a -120 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Devils are a +100 underdog, while the over-under is set at 6 goals. As of Sunday morning, 52 percent of public bets are being placed on visiting San Jose. Check out our NHL Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Sharks fall in OT
San Jose dropped to 2-2-1 on the season Thursday night with a 3-2 overtime loss at the Rangers. The Sharks led by a goal until it was tied up with under three minutes to go, while the game-winner was scored by New York in the first minute of OT. Joonas Donskoi and Marcus Sorensen each scored a goal in the loss for San Jose. Brent Burns dished out two assists. Aaron Dell took the loss in net as he allowed three goals on 27 shots.
Devils shut out Caps
Kyle Palmieri scored two goals to pace the New Jersey offense Thursday night in a 6-0 home victory over Washington. Brian Boyle contributed a goal and an assist. Blake Coleman, Jean-Sebastien Dea and Marcus Johansson each added a goal apiece. Keith Kincaid stopped all 21 shots sent his way to record the shutout win.
NHL Betting Trends
San Jose
The over is 9-1 in the last 10 Sharks games playing on two days of rest. San Jose is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
New Jersey
The Devils are 5-0 in their last five games versus a team with a losing record. The under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.
Prediction:
The early start time against a West Coast opponent and the fact New Jersey is playing so well right now bodes well for the hosts. Look for the Devils to continue riding Kincaid’s hot hand plus an impressive offense that has totaled 11 goals in two games.
NHL DAILY PREDICTION: NEW JERSEY DEVILS +100