Coyotes vs Sharks: Odds, Lines, Picks, and Predictions - December 12, 2022 | NHL Regular Season
The Arizona Coyotes have a quick road trip as they head to San Jose to take on a former division rival in the NHL on Tuesday (December 12). After the addition of the Seattle Kraken, the Coyotes were sent to the Central Division.
Both Arizona and San Jose are in penultimate position in their respective divisions, with little hope of improving their standing. However, the Coyotes are doing better than expected, as they were supposed to be the worst in the league, but the Blackhawks have taken that title.
As for San Jose, they're in the process of blowing up their team. First, they traded the face of their franchise, Brent Burns, to Carolina in the offseason, and now they're likely hearing offers on Erik Karlsson - the only productive player on the team.
Coyotes vs Sharks Betting Odds
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Coyotes vs Sharks Match Details
Fixture: Arizona Coyotes @ San Jose Sharks
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 13, 10:30 pm EDT
Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, California
Coyotes vs Sharks Best Picks
Being the latest game on the slate, goalies likely won't be announced for quite some time. However, neither keeper for either team poses a shutout threat, so it's really not something bettors should spend too much time worrying about.
These teams represent two of the three lowest-scoring franchises in the league. However, their offense may catch a spark playing against a team that loves to allow points.
It's the classic scenario of a stoppable force meeting an easily moveable object -- which is weaker? The Sharks have some threats on offense, and this is one of the easiest chances to pad the stat sheet; bettors can expect points from all of San Jose's top guns.
Erik Karlsson Over 1.5 Points (+188)
Given how many goals Arizona allows this is a solid bet, but bettors may consider going for broke with a Karlsson goal.
Erik Karlsson to Score a Goal (+285)
Coyotes vs Sharks Prediction
This will be an entertaining game. While both teams are quite horrible, they're evenly matched.
While the Coyotes should be look competitive playing this San Jose team, the Sharks should have a field day and score at will on this team. It could get ugly, and the over is a decent play, but bettors should stick with the puckline.
San Jose -1.5 (+138)
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