Sharks vs Blues Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks (6-10-4) face off against the St. Louis Blues (8-10-1) at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

St. Louis comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Minnesota. In their recent matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, the St. Louis Blues suffered a tough 4-1 defeat, with Jake Neighbours providing the lone bright spot by netting the team’s only goal. As the season progresses, Jordan Kyrou stands out as the team's leading scorer, amassing an impressive total of 16 points. Close behind him are Colton Parayko and Pavel Buchnevich, each contributing significantly to the offense with 11 points apiece. When it comes to goal scoring, both Kyrou, Buchnevich, and Neighbours lead the Blues with five goals each so far this season, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net consistently. Additionally, Kyrou excels in playmaking, currently leading the team with 11 assists. However, the Blues have been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 4.2 goals per game over their last five outings. This has contributed to their position in the standings, where they currently find themselves in sixth place within the Central Division. As they prepare to take on the San Jose Sharks in St. Louis, the team is eager to break free from their recent streak of misfortune. Throughout the season, the Blues have averaged just 2.5 goals scored per game, indicating a need for improvement in their offensive production as they seek to turn their season around.

San Jose enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Dallas. In a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings, Luke Kunin made a significant contribution by netting a goal for the San Jose Sharks. So far this season, Mikael Granlund has emerged as the team's leading point scorer, amassing a total of 20 points. Following closely behind are Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund, both of whom have contributed equally with 15 points apiece. Tyler Toffoli stands out as the Sharks' leading goal scorer, having found the back of the net 9 times this season. Meanwhile, Granlund has distinguished himself in playmaking, leading the team with 12 assists. Despite these individual successes, the Sharks have struggled defensively; over their last five games, they have conceded an average of 3 goals per game, which has contributed to their current standing at the bottom of the Pacific Division. In terms of offensive output, the team's overall scoring average is 2.5 goals per game, highlighting the challenges they face in both scoring consistency and defensive play.

The St. Louis Blues aim to equalize their home record, seeking to notch another victory at home. In contrast, the San Jose Sharks have faced significant challenges during their away games this season. They have managed to secure only two wins on the road and have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of nearly four goals per game when playing away from home. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Blues win 4-1.