San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils 10/14/18 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils
NHL: 1:00 PM EST
Oct. 14, 2018
TV: TSN
Latest Odds : SJ -125 Total 6
The Sharks are not showing up on the year so far and even with the way the management went out and picked out some talent, it has not panned out yet. Some of this is because the defense is not really showing up to protect the net and help the goalies with protecting the net at all on the season so far.
The Sharks have been able to pick up a total of 3 goals per game so far this year. However, the defense for the Sharks is giving up 3.2 goals a game. The power play for the Sharks is converting at only 11.1% so far and the penalty kill is not that good as you would expect at 75%.
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With the Devils the team has been able to shock a lot of the opponents on the season so far. The Devils managed to shut out the defending cup champions on Thursday night and this allowed them to take out the Capitals by putting in 6 goals of their own. This is showing the Devils are a true offensive powerhouse and one that is going to help the Devils out.
The Devils are scoring an average of 5.5 goals a game on the season. The defense for the Devils is only giving up 1 goal a game so far. The Devils power play is converting at a clip of 33.3% and the penalty kill is amazing with a kill off of 87.5%.
Recent Betting Trends:
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Devils are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Sharks last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Devils last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: New Jersey Devils +115
The Devils have an offense that has been clicking on point all season and a defense that has been shutting down opponents that have a very potent offense like the Capitals. The Devils have also managed to kill off penalties really well. The Sharks defense is not playing that well and the offense has not shown up really for the investment made in the off season. Final Score, New Jersey Devils win 4-2.