Penguins vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 13

The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-7) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they play the San Jose Sharks (15-14-3) at home on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 5-5-0 while totaling 25 goals against 32 goals given up. On 37 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (18.9%).

Penguins vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-170)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a 14-8-7 record overall, with a 1-7-8 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Pittsburgh has eight points (3-3-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
  • Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (0-4-3 record, three points).
  • The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 18 games (14-2-2, 30 points).
  • In the 10 games when Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 2-5-3 to record seven points.
  • In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-5-4 (12 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins finished 9-3-3 in those contests (21 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have posted a record of 7-3-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 15-14-3.
  • San Jose has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • San Jose has five points (2-1-1) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
  • This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Sharks went 14-10-3 in those matchups (31 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
11th 3.1 Goals Scored 2.78 25th
9th 2.76 Goals Allowed 3.25 21st
16th 28.2 Shots 24 32nd
20th 28.6 Shots Allowed 31.1 30th
3rd 31.17% Power Play % 18.42% 18th
4th 84.71% Penalty Kill % 80% 18th

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