Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2025

The Sharks look vulnerable and our betting prediction is to side with the Hurricanes at -118 on the puck line. We need our pick to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.

Carolina Hurricanes won their previous game 5-0. This road victory at Wells Fargo Center against Philadelphia Flyers was their seventh on the spin. Mark Jankowski bagged two goals, while Sebastian Antero Aho, Taylor Hall and Scott Morrow scored once. Pyotr Kochetkov got a shutout making 26 saves.

San Jose Sharks were beaten 5-1 at SAP Center at San Jose in their last game, being turned over at home to Washington Capitals. Macklin Celebrini scored the only goal from 20 Sharks shots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes beat the Sharks when the teams last met. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Lenovo Center. The Canes have six straight victories against the Sharks. They have won 7 of the 9 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-7-2	3.2	.875	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Georgi Romanov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-6-0	3.9	.877	0

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 1.8 goals from 23.7 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.

Sebastian Antero Aho is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with Seth Jarvis recording 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 1.19 goal against average with a .948 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sharks have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 23.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.8%.

The top points scorer is Will Smith with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Macklin Celebrini is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Alexandar Georgiyev have a 3.65 GAA with a .868 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Our pick is Carolina Hurricanes on the -1.5 spread in this NHL encounter. A victory by a comfortable margin looks to be on the cards and this is available at odds of -118.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing hockey picks. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we can make the best NHL predictions.

Key Hurricanes vs Sharks stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 3 of their last 5 games.

Canes -1.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Hurricanes -1.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Will Smith Over 1.5 Shots -125

Will Smith (Sharks) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 9 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -125.

Latest Will Smith Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+320

First

+1600

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-104

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 4 - 1 Sharks

We’ve picked out a correct score of 4-1 being landed by the Hurricanes. You can secure odds of +900 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Sharks

1-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Sharks

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Sharks

+6600

2-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Sharks

+1800

3-0

Hurricanes

+1800

Sharks

+6000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Sharks

+3000

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Sharks

+1200

4-0

Hurricanes

+1800

Sharks

+9000

4-1

Hurricanes

+900

Sharks

+4000

4-2

Hurricanes

+1200

Sharks

+2900

4-3

Hurricanes

+1050

Sharks

+1600

5-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Sharks

+7000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1100

Sharks

+4500

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Sharks

+4500

5-4

Hurricanes

+2200

Sharks

+3300

6-2

Hurricanes

+1800

Sharks

+9000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Sharks

+7000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Sharks

+9000

6-5

Hurricanes

+6000

Sharks

+7500

7-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Sharks

+14000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Sharks

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -345 about Carolina Hurricanes which reflects they have a 78% chance of winning this game. At +275, San Jose Sharks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -130.

The Canes are favorites to score first at odds of -210. Conversely, if you think opponents Sharks will open the scoring, they are +155 to do so.

Consider every angle when placing your National Hockey League bets. The betting sites have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a selection which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-345

Sharks

+275

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-222

Tie

+425

Sharks

+480

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

-133

Sharks +1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Those interested in Sebastian to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +123. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +750.

Player Goals

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+123

Anytime

+750

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+215

Anytime

+1150

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+215

Anytime

+1150

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+285

Anytime

+1400

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+375

Anytime

+1800

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Nikolai Kovalenko (Sharks)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Tyson Jost (Hurricanes)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Klim Kostin (Sharks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-122

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-104

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+104

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 32.9
• Hits: 40.1
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 12.1
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 34.1
• Hits: 34.3
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3

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