San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Canucks

The San Jose Sharks square off against the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Saturday, December 27.

The -143 looks too good to miss for our prediction. The Sharks and the Canucks should be able to deliver on Over 5.5 to secure a return on investment.

San Jose Sharks have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Vegas Golden Knights won 7-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf each scored one goal.

Vancouver Canucks have experienced two home defeats on the spin. It was a road defeat to Philadelphia Flyers in their last game, losing 5-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Drew O'Connor and Max Sasson scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at SAP Center, with the Sharks claiming the win. Beating the Canucks by a 3-2 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Canucks land eight wins.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-17-3	3.6	.886	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-10-1	2.9	.895	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 4.2 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.0%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, with Collin Graf racking up 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 2.95 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Canucks have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

The top points scorer is Linus Karlsson with 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, while Aatu Raety is next best after registering 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 1.82 GAA with a .929 SV%, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Our San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The two teams can combine to go over the 5.5 goal line. We’re sweet on this pick and odds of -143 are available when it comes to this NHL encounter.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Sharks vs Canucks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sharks games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canucks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Canucks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Canucks games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 58.8% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Collin Graf To Score +310

Collin Graf (Sharks) has been on the scoresheet in his past 3 games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +310 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 5 - 3 Canucks

Let’s go for the Sharks to win 5-3, a bet which is available at +2500. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Canucks

1-0

Sharks

+5500

Canucks

+5000

2-0

Sharks

+5500

Canucks

+4500

2-1

Sharks

+1600

Canucks

+1400

3-0

Sharks

+4000

Canucks

+2900

3-1

Sharks

+2200

Canucks

+1700

3-2

Sharks

+950

Canucks

+800

4-0

Sharks

+5500

Canucks

+3400

4-1

Sharks

+2000

Canucks

+1400

4-2

Sharks

+1800

Canucks

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1100

Canucks

+950

5-0

Sharks

+10000

Canucks

+5500

5-1

Sharks

+3500

Canucks

+2000

5-2

Sharks

+2200

Canucks

+1400

5-3

Sharks

+2500

Canucks

+2000

5-4

Sharks

+2200

Canucks

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+14000

Canucks

+8000

6-1

Sharks

+8000

Canucks

+4500

6-2

Sharks

+4000

Canucks

+2500

6-3

Sharks

+3500

Canucks

+2500

6-4

Sharks

+5500

Canucks

+4500

6-5

Sharks

+5000

Canucks

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5000

Canucks

+12500

7-1

Sharks

+14000

Canucks

+7500

7-2

Sharks

+11000

Canucks

+6000

7-3

Sharks

+7500

Canucks

+5000

7-4

Sharks

+7500

Canucks

+5500

7-5

Sharks

+11000

Canucks

+10000

7-6

Sharks

+12000

Canucks

+11000

8-1

Sharks

+12000

Canucks

+12500

8-2

Sharks

+12000

Canucks

+11000

8-3

Sharks

+12000

Canucks

+11000

8-4

Sharks

+14000

Canucks

+10000

8-5

Sharks

+14000

Canucks

+13000

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San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Vancouver Canucks as -147 favorites for this game, implying that they are 60% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +122.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Sharks

+122

Canucks

-147

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+205

Tie

+330

Canucks

+102

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-192

Canucks -1.5

+156

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Shots on Goal, Blocked Shots and Powerplay Points as potential options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.90 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 18.4
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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