The Pittsburgh Penguins are heavy 68.3 percent favorites over the San Jose Sharks. The Penguins are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +6 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 22 shots for the Sharks. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.4% compared to the Sharks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Yaroslav Askarov 25, Tristan Jarry 20 SHOTS: Macklin Celebrini 3.6, Sidney Crosby 3 GOALS: Tyler Toffoli 0.42, Bryan Rust 0.58 PTS: Macklin Celebrini has a 46% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 56% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: San Jose Sharks
| San Jose Sharks | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 5-9, 36% 37 | Record at Home | 6-7, 46% -191 | San Jose Sharks |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS San Jose Sharks | 1-0, 100% 65 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 7-10, 41% 221 | vs Team .500 or Better | 6-6, 50% 106 | San Jose Sharks |
| Record As Road Underdog | 5-9, 36% 37 | Record As Home Favorite | 4-5, 44% -182 | San Jose Sharks |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 12-13, 48% +458 | After 1 or More Days Off | 14-10, 58% -613 | San Jose Sharks |
PAST 30 DAYS
| San Jose Sharks | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-6, 25% -200 | Record at Home | 2-4, 33% -245 | San Jose Sharks |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS San Jose Sharks | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 3-2, 60% 131 | vs Team .500 or Better | 3-4, 43% -80 | San Jose Sharks |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-6, 25% -200 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-4, 33% -245 | San Jose Sharks |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 6-7, 46% -16 | After 1 or More Days Off | 5-4, 56% -191 | San Jose Sharks |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| San Jose Sharks | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 7-7, 50% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 8-7, 53% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-6, 25% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 15-13, 54% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 13-14, 48% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 13-7, 65% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 6-8, 43% +182 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-8, 38% -366 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 3-5, 38% +67 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-4, 33% -245
MONEY LINE - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 8-6, 57% -258 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-8, 38% +-366 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 5-3, 62% -96 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-4, 33% -245
OVER-UNDER RECORD - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 7-7, 50% -63 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 11-2, 85% + 801 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 6-2, 75% + 346 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-1, 83% + 355
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