Vancouver-canucks vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Predictions April 14th 2025

Vancouver-Canucks vs San Jose Sharks April 14th 2025

Planning on watching today’s Sharks and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks in a Pacific division matchup.

San Jose vs. Vancouver Key Information

• Teams: Sharks at Canucks
• Where: Rogers Arena Vancouver
• Date: Monday, April 14th
• Betting Odds VAN -312 | SJ +250 O/U 6

The Sharks Can Win If…

San Jose fell to 20-49-11 after a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

The Sharks led 1-0 early in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose tied it up at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period, only to concede the game-winner with 26 seconds remaining.

San Jose took 23 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, scoring at the 1:17 mark in the third period to tie the game 2-2.

The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm got them on the board at 17:23 in the second. San Jose recorded 16 giveaways in the game.

San Jose’s defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense added 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Sharks have gone 0-3 straight up. Against the spread, San Jose went 1-2 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, San Jose has a record of 1-9. Their record vs the puck line sits at 5-5 in these matchups, while posting a 6-3-1 over-under mark.

The Canucks Can Win If…

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 37-30-14. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Jake DeBrusk put Vancouver ahead in the third, but the Sharks evened it again before Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal in their 3-2 win over San Jose, with Pius Suter scoring twice, bringing his goal tally to 3 and 4 this season. Suter was efficient, scoring on 2 of his 3 shots on goal, including a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal at 14:41 in the second. Vancouver had 25 offensive giveaways and recorded 6 assists in the game. Conor Garland picked up his 5th assist of the season on Suter’s second goal, while Carson Soucy earned his first assist of the year.

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after allowing the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

• Vancouver will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. In terms of betting, the team went 3-0 puck line in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 1-2.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Vancouver has a record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line sits at 8-2 in these matchups, while posting a 5-5 over-under mark.

The Lean

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Canucks. Nevertheless, given the payout of -312, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Canucks victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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Canucks vs. Sharks: Vancouver Seeks Redemption Against Sliding San Jose

The Vancouver Canucks head into Monday night’s home clash against the San Jose Sharks following a now-too-familiar storyline: a blown lead and an overtime loss. After falling 3-2 in OT to the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver now shares the league lead in overtime losses (14) with the Calgary Flames, a statistic that stings even more considering how close the playoff race once was.

The Canucks’ season has been defined by squandered third-period leads, and head coach Rick Tocchet attributes much of it to inexperience and tense decision-making. Check the latest Canucks game lines and odds here.

Despite strong efforts from Marcus Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk on Saturday, Vancouver’s inability to finish in crunch time cost them again. A better result on Monday is vital to end the season on a high note.

Want to dive into matchup data? Explore the full Canucks team page and stats breakdown.

Sharks Limp into Vancouver on Nine-Game Skid

The San Jose Sharks arrive in Vancouver with the weight of a nine-game losing streak (0-7-2) and the league’s worst record already locked up. Their latest defeat, a 5-2 loss to Calgary, saw another promising start dissolve into a third-period meltdown.

Tyler Toffoli did notch his 30th goal of the season — a bright spot in an otherwise brutal campaign — but frustration is mounting in the locker room. “It stinks,” Toffoli admitted postgame. Even with solid efforts, as Jan Rutta mentioned, the Sharks keep falling short when it matters most.

That said, there’s a silver lining: the Sharks now hold a 25.5% chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. For fans interested in how the odds shake out, you can follow the updated projections on Stanley Cup and draft odds.

Recent History Favors Vancouver

This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this season — and Vancouver has taken the first three, each by a one-goal margin. With the Sharks looking listless and the Canucks desperate to close strong, the edge belongs to Vancouver once again.

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Odds, Picks & Key Betting Angles

• Puck Line: Vancouver has covered the puck line in each of the last three meetings vs. San Jose.
• Total Goals: All three prior matchups have stayed under 6.5 goals.
• Trend Watch: The Canucks are 6-3 in their last 9 home games, while the Sharks are 1-8 in their last 9 road contests.

Check full matchup odds on the official NHL betting board or explore computer-generated NHL picks for simulation-based predictions.