In this article we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 10th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Utah Hockey Club are 17-16-7 this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Utah cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Hockey Club was out shot by a total of 33-26, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got their lone goal from Cooley, while Vejmelka stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hockey Club lost to the Stars by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Flames by a score of 5-3 before that. Utah has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 41 points. Utah has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.3% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 14 goals, 26 assists, and 103 shots on goal, while Logan Cooley has added 11 goals, 24 assists, and 80 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 9-11-3 with a 2.43 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 13-24-6 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 4-2 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit to 2-1 and 3-2, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 42-21, won 33.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund and Liljegren, while Georgiev stopped 38 out of 41 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sharks defeated the Devils by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 2-1. San Jose has lost nine of their last eleven games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 32 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 11 goals, 24 assists, and 106 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added eight goals, 22 assists, and 69 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 1-5-0 with a 3.91 goals against average and an .881 save percentage for the Sharks this year. 

Why the Hockey Club will beat the Sharks

• The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The favorite has covered the puck line in three of Utah’s last four games.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Sharks will beat the Hockey Club

• Utah has lost nine of its last 10 games at Delta Center.
• The Sharks have won two of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
• Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last four games as a home favorite.
• Utah has lost the second period in each of its last seven night games at Delta Center.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Sharks’ last eight road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of Utah’s last four night games at Delta Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last 10 games as a favorite.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.

Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in each of Utah’s last four games as a home favorite against Western Conference opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances with his team as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Toffoli has scored at least one goal in each of his last six Friday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
• Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.

Hockey Club vs Sharks Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but they are coming off of a loss to Vegas last time out. The Sharks are 5-11-5 on the road this year, while the Hockey Club is 5-8-4 on the road. Utah has played very poorly over the last few weeks and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last seven games. Both teams are scoring 2.85 goals per game or fewer, so I think we are going to see a lower scoring game. Take the under here.