| San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction |
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| Written by Scott Burgess | |||||||
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Wednesday, 11 February 2009
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 The San Jose Sharks are fresh off a big win in Boston, while the Pittsburgh Penguins were held scoreless against the Red Wings. The Pittsburgh Penguins (26-24-2-3) host the San Jose Sharks (37-7-5-2) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Sharks as -145 moneyline favs over the Penguins with the over/under listed at 5 ½ goals. Get your San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction in now at BetUS.comThe Sharks pounded the Bruins 5-2 on the road thanks to goals from Robert Blake, Patrick Marleau, Milan Michalek, Joe Thornton and Mike Grier. Their penalty kill hasn’t allowed a goal in three games or seven kills. Their power play has scored a goal in their last eight straight games, while their penalty kill hasn’t allowed a goal in three games, two goals allowed in seven games. They boast the third best offense to go along with the second best power play in the league. They have third best defense along with a fourth ranked penalty kill. The Sharks hold a two-point lead on defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit in the Western Conference with three games in hand on the Red Wings. They are 14-5-3-1 SU on the road where they’ve averaged 3.00 GAG while they’ve given up an average 2.61 GAG. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 3.60 GAG and given up an average 1.60 GAG. Goalie Evgeni Nabokov is 28-5-4-2 with a 2.80 GAA and a .910 SVPCT. The Penguins lost to the Red Wings 0-3. Goalie Marc Andre Fleury allowed three goals on 29 shots and has a record of 18-14-3 with a 2.80 GAA and a .911 SVPCT. Their power play went 0 for 4 as their penalty kill allowed one goal on three kills. The Penguins are 14-12-1-1 at home where they’ve averaged 2.96 GAG while they’ve given up an average 2.71 GAG. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 3.00 GAG and given up an average 2.20 GAG. Evgeni Malkin leads the Pens with 80pts, he leads with a 18 +/- rating and he leads in shots on net. Sidney Crosby has 72pts with a 5 +/- rating. Recent Trends to Consider:
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction When: Wed, Feb 11, 2009 7:00 PM ET Line: BetUS.com Pick: Sharks -145 Point-Spreads.com San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction The Bottom Line: The Pens are slumping while Sharks can smell blood in the water. The Sharks are also getting great goal tending from Nabokov. Go Sharks! Get your San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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