Arizona Coyotes vs San Jose Shakres prediction and betting tips on December 16, 2023
Oliver White
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Arizona Coyotes
San Jose Shakres
Tonight's NHL clash between Arizona and San Jose at Mullet Arena promises to be a thrilling encounter, set to kick off at 03:00 Central European Time.
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona had a decent start to the season, but lately, their performances have taken a downturn. In 28 regular-season games, the Coyotes have clinched victory 13 times, currently sitting in the eighth position in the Western Conference standings. The team has several injured players who won't be available for the upcoming matches. Clayton Keller stands out as their top performer, with fairly average stats compared to other league players, tallying nine goals and 16 assists, making him the team's leader.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose had a rough start to the new season and has struggled to make an impact, finding themselves far from the playoff zone. The Sharks have managed to win in regulation only seven times, with two additional victories coming in overtime. With a total of 21 points in 29 matches, they currently occupy the 13th position in the Western Conference. The team also contends with several injured players and notably lacks scoring efficiency, recording only 64 goals, the lowest among all conference teams.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Arizona has suffered four consecutive losses recently.
- Despite their low scoring overall, San Jose tends to perform well offensively in away games, netting at least four goals in their last five road matches.
- Last season, the teams faced off three times, resulting in victories for San Jose.
Prediction
Given the recent offensive displays from both teams, betting on the total number of goals seems intriguing. I anticipate an attacking style of play, so I'll place my bet on the total goals being over 5.5.
