Sharks vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 10/23/2024

The San Jose Sharks are heading to Honda Center on Tuesday, where they will take on the Anaheim ducks. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The San Jose Sharks come into this game with a 0-4-2 record which places them eighth in the Pacific. San Jose has lost six consecutive games to start the year, most recently suffering a 4-1 loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. Vitek Vanecek made 18 saves in this game, while William Eklund scored his first goal of the season. Mackenzie Blackwood will be the Sharks’ starting goaltender on Tuesday, he’s posted a .875 save percentage through 3 games. Tyler Toffoli is off to a hot start with his new squad, posting 4 goals and 7 points in six games.

The Anaheim Ducks currently sit sixth in the Pacific Division with a 2-2-1 record. The Ducks have dropped two straight games, as they are coming off a 4-1 loss from the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Lukas Dostal made 33 saves in this game, while Ryan Strome had Anaheim’s lone goal. Lukas Dostal will be returning to the crease in this game, he’s gone 2-1-1 with a .931 save percentage through four games. The Ducks have allowed the most shots per game at 35.6, however the play from Dostal has kept them afloat. Anaheim is struggling to find scoring, as they are putting up just 2.4 goals per game.

The Sharks are now one of two winless teams in the NHL thus far, while Anaheim hopes to avoid their third straight loss. Dostal has been very steady when in goal for the Ducks, expect his play to lead Anaheim to the win. Final score prediction, Ducks win and cover the spread 4-2.