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NHLSun 20 Sept, 16:00 United States time

San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks prediction

Honda Center

San Jose SharksAway
3.5 : 3.9
projected goals
Anaheim DucksHome
41%Sharks
59%Ducks
Eagle safe pickUnder 9 goals
-382

Quick answer

Our prediction for San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks is Anaheim Ducks to win, with a 59% chance. We project San Jose Sharks 3.5 and Anaheim Ducks 3.9. Our best bet is Under 9 goals at -382.

Prediction
Anaheim Ducks to win
Chance
59%
Projected score
San Jose Sharks 3, Anaheim Ducks 4
Projected total
7.4 goals
Best bet
Under 9 goals at -382

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Under 9 goals
79% chanceFair price -3822 units

Eagle bold pick

Sharks to win
41% chanceFair price +1411 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Anaheim Ducks 59% and San Jose Sharks 41%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Anaheim Ducks won 2 of their last 5 and San Jose Sharks won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Anaheim Ducks won 5 of their last 11 games at home. San Jose Sharks won 5 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Anaheim Ducks score 3.1 goals a game and let in 3.7. San Jose Sharks score 3.0 and let in 3.7. Their recent games average 6.8 and 6.7 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 5 meetings, Anaheim Ducks won 3 and San Jose Sharks won 2. The last one ended Anaheim Ducks 6, San Jose Sharks 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 9 goals has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks: Anaheim Ducks are favourites

The big picture

Anaheim Ducks host San Jose Sharks in the NHL on Sun 20 Sept, 16:00 at Honda Center. Our prediction for San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks is Anaheim Ducks to win, with a 59% chance. We project San Jose Sharks 3.5 and Anaheim Ducks 3.9. Our best bet is Under 9 goals at -382.

Anaheim Ducks form

Anaheim Ducks have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 74 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, W, newest first.

San Jose Sharks form

San Jose Sharks have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 74 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 5 times in our records. Anaheim Ducks won 3, San Jose Sharks won 2. Last time out it finished Anaheim Ducks 6, San Jose Sharks 1.

Our call

We expect San Jose Sharks to score about 3.5 goals and Anaheim Ducks about 3.9. That points to Anaheim Ducks to win. Our safest bet is Under 9 goals at -382. Our bold bet is Sharks to win at +141.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

DucksSharks
Games played2020
Wins89
Losses1211
Goals scored6259
Goals conceded7474
Scored per game3.13.0
Conceded per game3.73.7
Home record5W 6L4W 5L
Away record3W 6L5W 6L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Ducks spreadCoversFair
Ducks -1.533%+203
Ducks -0.549%+104
Ducks +0.565%-188
Total goalsOverUnder
6.565%35%
7.548%52%
8.531%69%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Ducks +3.5 wins if Ducks win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks?

Our prediction for San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks is Anaheim Ducks to win, with a 59% chance. We project San Jose Sharks 3.5 and Anaheim Ducks 3.9. Our best bet is Under 9 goals at -382.

What is the projected score for San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks?

We project San Jose Sharks 3.5 and Anaheim Ducks 3.9, about 7.4 goals in total.

How are Anaheim Ducks playing?

Anaheim Ducks have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 74 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, W, newest first.

How are San Jose Sharks playing?

San Jose Sharks have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 74 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks last met?

It ended Anaheim Ducks 6, San Jose Sharks 1. In the last 5 meetings Anaheim Ducks won 3 and San Jose Sharks won 2.

What is the best bet for San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks?

Under 9 goals at -382, with a 79% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.