Penguins at Sharks 1/15/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks
NHL: 10:05 PM ET
Jan. 15, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : SJ -145 O/U 6.5
The red hot San Jose Sharks have won 8 of their last 9 games. However, the San Jose Sharks are hosting a team that has been just as hot tonight on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins are off a rare loss but previously had won 10 of their 11 prior games.
The key for the Pittsburgh Penguins has been strong production in the offensive zone. The Pittsburgh Penguins, prior to a loss Tuesday, had scored an average of 5 goals per game in their prior 8 games.
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The San Jose Sharks production in the offensive zone has also been top notch during their red hot run. The San Jose Sharks have averaged scoring 4.8 goals per game in their past 9 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 11 for 27 on the power play in their last 9 games. The San Jose Sharks also have been red hot with the man advantage as they have converted 7 of 19 power plays in their last 7 games.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pittsburgh is 14-6 in non-conference games
Penguins O/U is 18-11 in January games
Pittsburgh is 38-17 after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game
San Jose is 6-0 in January games
Sharks O/U is 7-2 on Tuesday nights
San Jose is 11-6 after a win by 2 goals or more
Free Betting Pick: OVER 6.5 in San Jose
With each teams special teams likely to contribute at least a goal apiece in this one, it is not hard to fathom a very high-scoring game being the end result. Both teams have been scoring plenty in 5 on 5 play of late and the Pittsburgh Penguins bring extra energy to the ice for this one. They are coming off a loss and also have extra rest heading into this game.
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals are likely to be plentiful in this one and the best (value) is to take the OVER based on a projected final score of San Jose Sharks 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4