Bruins vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 23

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The Boston Bruins (13-10) square off against the San Jose Sharks (10-9-3) at SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins knocked off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

The Sharks have put up a 6-3-1 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 24 total goals (five power-play goals on 35 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 14.3%) while allowing 18 goals to their opponents.

Bruins vs. Sharks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Sharks 4, Bruins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+110)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have gone 5-0-5 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 13-10.
  • Boston has 14 points (7-5-0) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Bruins registered only one goal, they lost both times.
  • Boston has finished 2-2-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
  • The Bruins have scored more than two goals in 17 games (11-6-0, 22 points).
  • In the 11 games when Boston has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 6-5-0 to record 12 points.
  • In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 4-5-0 (eight points).
  • The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 14 times, and went 9-5-0 (18 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (10-9-3 overall) have posted a record of 6-3-9 in games that have needed OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 14 points (6-3-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sharks scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • San Jose has earned five points (2-1-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Sharks have earned 18 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 10-5-3 to register 23 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Bruins Rank Bruins AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
13th 3.17 Goals Scored 2.91 22nd
24th 3.22 Goals Allowed 3.18 21st
18th 27.3 Shots 23.8 32nd
25th 29.9 Shots Allowed 31.1 29th
4th 26.67% Power Play % 18.18% 19th
9th 82.95% Penalty Kill % 79.45% 19th

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