Penguins vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - January 27

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The San Jose Sharks (14-32-6) will attempt to halt a six-game losing streak when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-23-8) at home on Monday, January 27 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Monday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 contests, the Sharks have registered a 1-9-0 record after totaling 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 23.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 41 goals in those games.

Penguins vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Sharks 4, Penguins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+144)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins are 20-23-8 overall and 6-8-14 in overtime matchups.
  • Pittsburgh has 20 points (8-1-4) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the eight games this season the Penguins recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has scored two goals in 13 games this season (2-7-4 record, eight points).
  • The Penguins have scored more than two goals in 26 games (18-4-4, 40 points).
  • In the 20 games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 6-10-4 to register 16 points.
  • In the 19 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 10-6-3 (23 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 9-15-5 (23 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a record of 14-32-6 this season and are 4-6-10 in overtime matchups.
  • San Jose has earned 20 points (9-10-2) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned nine points (3-11-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Sharks have earned 23 points in their 23 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-12-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 8-24-6 to record 22 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
17th 2.92 Goals Scored 2.63 30th
31st 3.63 Goals Allowed 3.67 32nd
16th 28.4 Shots 26.7 27th
29th 31 Shots Allowed 32.4 31st
6th 26.9% Power Play % 18.12% 26th
16th 78.87% Penalty Kill % 76.13% 24th

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