SHARKS +1.5 -140 fanatics
Jets have cooled off since their hot start and I think they're overrated in the market. Per "inpredictable's" betting-market-ratings, the Jets are the 8th best team in the NHL yet they're 18th in MonkeyPuck's model. I'm not just fading the Jets. My main angle is that I think the Sharks are underrated.
In the last 10 games, the Sharks have a better record than the Jets and are scoring WAY more goals. What's notable is that the Sharks have played 6 playoff teams in that span to the Jets 4. In the last 10 games, the Jets are 31st in all-strengths expected goal differential. Did I mention they're overrated?
While the Jets are #1 in power play % this season, they've cooled off lately. Sharks match up well as they're 11th in Kill %.
If the Sharks stay out of the penalty box, they should cover the puckline. Not worried about Kostin injury.
LAST 10 Offense 5v5 SVA
- SJS 3.41 gpg (3rd), 3.37 Xgpg (16th)
- WPG 1.96 gpg (27th), 2.19 Xgpg (27th)
LAST 10 Defense 5v5 SVA
- SJS 3.41 gpg (29th), 2.87 Xgpg (29th)
- WPG 1.93 gpg (8th), 2.63 Xgpg (25th)