San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes 10/26/18 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
San Jose Sharks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
NHL: 7:30 PM EST
Oct. 26, 2018
TV: NBCSCA
Latest Odds : SJ -117 Total 6
The Sharks may have finally come together on the offensive side of the puck and the big name signings are paying off finally. The Sharks were able to go out in the last outing they played in against the Predators and were able to pick up a 5-4 win which is definitely something the Sharks needed to help them in boosting their confidence on the year.
The Sharks offense is converting at 20.6% on the power play this year and have finally cracked the 3 goals a game mark at 3.4. The defense has been able to kill off 84.2% of the penalties they have faced on the season and have been able to contain the opponent to 2.8 goals a game.
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Carolina has finally passed the rebuilding stage it would seem and have started to become a threat for the league and have a chance to pick up a lot of victories on the season. The Hurricanes in the last game were able to pick up a large win over the Red Wings, while this win was not that much to speak of, it was a win over what used to be a great hockey team in a 3-1 manner.
The Hurricanes have been able to convert on the power play at only 12.1% this year. However, the Hurricanes are scoring goals at a clip of 3.2 a game. The Hurricanes defense is killing off the opponent's power play at a clip of only 70%, which is horrible. The bad defense has taxed the goalies as they are giving up 2.9 goals a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Sharks are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Under is 4-1 in Sharks last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 vs. Pacific.
Free Betting Pick: Carolina Hurricanes +107
The Hurricanes have been able to balance out the offense and the defense for the most part on the season. The Sharks are at the point of still coming together as a team and will have some problems in maintaining this great flow in all the games. Look for the Hurricanes to pick up the win in the game based off of the balanced play that has been consistent. Final Score, Carolina Hurricanes win 3-1.