Penguins vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 18

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2) go on the road against the San Jose Sharks (0-2-2, losers of four in a row) at SAP Center at San Jose. The matchup on Saturday, Oct. 18 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey game.

Penguins vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-148)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they lost.
  • The Penguins are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored at least three goals (to record six points).
  • In the one game when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Penguins finished 2-1-0 in those contests (four points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks posted a record of 6-12-18 in overtime games last season on their way to an overall mark of 20-50-12.
  • In the 32 games San Jose played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 27 points.
  • Across the 18 games last season the Sharks ended up with just one goal, they picked up five points.
  • San Jose accumulated 13 points (5-19-3) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
  • The Sharks scored more than two goals in 34 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
  • Last season San Jose recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games and picked up 21 points, with a record of 8-14-5.
  • When it outshot its opponent last season, San Jose posted a record of 6-13-1 (13 points).
  • The Sharks were outshot by their opponents in 58 games last season, going 12-35-11 to register 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
14th 3 Goals Scored 3.25 11th
15th 3 Goals Allowed 5.5 32nd
23rd 25.6 Shots 21 31st
21st 29.2 Shots Allowed 37.8 32nd
9th 23.08% Power Play % 31.25% 3rd
19th 76.47% Penalty Kill % 73.33% 23rd

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