- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Devils (-130) | Sharks (+110)
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On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks (2-6-2) will host the New Jersey Devils (8-2-0) at SAP Center. The betting line for this matchup sees the Devils at -130 and the Sharks at +110. The total for the game is set at 6 goals.
Following an 8-4 defeat to the Avalanche in their last outing, the New Jersey Devils aim to rectify their mistakes. In that game, they spent 12 minutes in the penalty box and had two power-play opportunities but failed to score. Despite a solid offensive strategy, they could only convert 4 of their 30 shots on goal.
Thus far this season, Devils’ opponents have been given 37 power play chances (ranking 9th in the NHL) and have scored 6 goals from these attempts. New Jersey has faced 274 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .891. The Devils have taken 290 shots, with a shooting percentage of 13.5%. When teams are at even strength, the Devils have allowed 24 goals while scoring 31. They’ve had 28 power-play opportunities, converting 8 into goals for a 28.57% success rate. Currently, New Jersey sits with 16 points and a points percentage of .800, tallying 39 goals (ranking 6th in the NHL) while conceding 30.
The goaltender for this matchup will be Jacob Markstrom. Throughout his professional career, Markstrom has faced 1,403 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.70. He has played in 538 games, achieving a save percentage of .908 over 28,310 minutes on the ice. His record stands at 243-214-63, with 520 starts. Markstrom has recorded 275 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .529. He has encountered 15,205 shots and made a total of 13,802 saves.
In their most recent game, the San Jose Sharks faced off against the Kings, suffering a 4-3 defeat. They had 5 power play opportunities but were unable to score. The Sharks managed to score 3 goals out of 40 shots on target.
The Sharks have attempted 257 shots (28th in the league), resulting in a shot percentage of 12.45%, while conceding 310 shots. Their penalty kill rate stands at 66.67% against 33 power plays from opponents, and their save percentage is 85.2%. San Jose has had 37 power play opportunities, achieving a success rate of 24.32%. They have scored 23 goals at even strength and 9 goals (10th in NHL) during power plays. On the contrary, they’ve surrendered 46 goals, composed of 35 at even strength and 11 while short-handed. As of now, the San Jose Sharks have accrued a total of 32 goals, 6 points, and a points percentage of .300.
Expected to guard the net for the Sharks is Yaroslav Askarov. He has made 536 saves out of 607 shots faced, recording a save percentage of .883. With a career record of 6-11-3 over 22 games, he has started in 20, accumulating 863 minutes on ice. Askarov’s quality start rate is 45.0%, with 9 quality starts. Opponents average 3.55 goals per game against him, having scored 71 total goals.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL game, whether against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back San Jose (+110)
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