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San Jose vs Anaheim: NHL Match Preview
On October 13, a match will take place between San Jose and Anaheim. While both teams have had lackluster performances recently, this clash promises to be fiercely competitive. Their previous encounters have all ended with the outcome decided by a single goal. The Sharks are looking to bounce back after a loss to St. Louis, aiming to deliver a strong performance in front of their home crowd. What bet should you consider for this event? Find the answer in our prediction.
Command Analysis
San Jose Sharks
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San Jose has made only slight improvements compared to last season. Overall, the team’s offense appears promising and could climb away from the bottom of the standings, yet it is unlikely to contend for a playoff spot. The Sharks have only played one official match against St. Louis so far.
In that game, they held a commanding lead of three goals until the third period but ultimately fell short, losing to the Blues in overtime with a score of 4-5. Such a frustrating defeat may have impacted the team’s psychology, but it is also possible that they come back stronger in the upcoming matchup, eager to redeem themselves in front of their home crowd.
Injuries and Suspensions
Bordeleau, Couture, and Vlasic will miss the game due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, San Jose records no more than 25 shots per game
- The Sharks allow an average of four goals per match
Anaheim Ducks
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Anaheim was also one of the underperformers last season, earning significantly more points than San Jose. The team occasionally showed good winning streaks, but inconsistency hindered any chance of improvement. Notably, they have yet to play a game this new season. The Ducks performed decently during the preseason, although their offensive effectiveness remained average.
In most games, Greg Cronin's squad did not exceed two goals. Their last match was against the Sharks, where they secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 3-2 in a shootout.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Gibson, Lundestrom, and Suchanek will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Notable Betting Trends
- Anaheim averages 2.49 goals per game
- The Ducks typically make no more than 26 shots on goal
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In the last two matches between these teams, the first period ended without goals
1.75Bet 2nd Period: Home Team Victory
In three out of five matches, the Ducks fell behind in the second period
2.60Tip and bets
San Jose performed well against St. Louis, but fell short in the third period, allowing their opponent to take the win. Anaheim will play their first game of the new season at SAP Center. The Ducks struggled offensively during the preseason, managing to score more than two goals only twice in six games. Both teams have traded away wins this fall, but we believe this streak will end with the start of the regular season. We expect the Sharks to outplay the Ducks and secure their first two points.
Game prediction - San Jose to win at 2.13
Bet on Total Goals
The past matches between these clubs have been rather low-scoring. After their last poor performance, San Jose will aim for a more robust defensive display. On the other hand, Anaheim typically adopts a defensive approach and does not score many goals. We believe that in the upcoming matchup, we will also see fewer than six goals.
We recommend betting on a total of under six goals at 1.85
Bet on Team Total
The Ducks have shown mediocre scoring in their recent games. Last season, the team seldom scored three or more goals. The Sharks know how to defend against Anaheim effectively, allowing minimal goals. Particularly if the goalkeeper performs well, it will be challenging for the Ducks to net three goals.
We suggest placing a bet on Anaheim's total to be under three goals at odds of 1.95
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