- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Canucks vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Vancouver Canucks (3-10-1) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (6-6-1) on Oct. 29 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+120).
The Canucks vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canucks vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Canucks | +1.5 -145 | 6.5 +110 | +155 |
| Sharks | -1.5 +120 | 6.5 -135 | -190 |
Canucks vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 63.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canucks vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+7.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+5.70 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 14 games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.90 Units / 24% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 52% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.05 Units / 30% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.35 Units / 12% ROI)
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 6-8 against the spread this NHL season (-2.4 Units / -14.55% ROI).
- Canucks are 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units /-40.07% ROI
- Canucks are 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.45 Units / -2.89% ROI
- Canucks are 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units /-3.18% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 6-7 against the spread this NHL season (-5.9 Units /-25.38% ROI).
- Sharks are 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 6.11% ROI
- Sharks are 7-6 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -2.35% ROI
- Sharks are 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -9.72% ROI
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Canucks are 2-11 (.154) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 27-65 (.293) since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 9-18 (.333) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .657
The Canucks are winless (0-11) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .415
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Sharks are 10-24 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 21-41 (.339) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 62-110 (.360) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 5-12 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2025-26 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks are 2-11 (.154) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 27-65 (.293) since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks have scored 27 goals while trailing this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canucks have 1.6 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks have scored on 25% of cycle chances in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Sharks scored on 5% of second chance opportunities on the power play in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Sharks have scored 14 goals in overtime since the start of the 2025-26 season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks scored on 8% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have allowed 60 goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canucks have allowed 1.5 goals per game in the second period since the start of the 2025-26 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Canucks have a .835 save percentage while tied this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Canucks have a .863 save percentage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .891
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks have allowed 3.7 goals per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Sharks have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Sharks have allowed 1.1 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Sharks allowed 1,018 cycle chances in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
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