ARZ Coyotes vs SJ Sharks Prediction: Expect a lot of pucks

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on December 16. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

ARZ Coyotes

Arizona is not making huge progress this season, but its progress is noticeable, and the team has greatly improved. So, for 28 games, they have 13 wins and 15 losses, so with 28 points, they are in sixth position in the Central Division standings, just a step away from the playoffs. Arizona is in a slump - after a streak of five straight wins, they have lost in four games, and on the previous day, they lost to Pittsburgh 2:4.

SJ Sharks

San Jose, mocked by everyone this season, finally began to show hockey on the ice. They even started to register victories - in the last nine games, they had six wins at once. That's twice as many as the previous nine games. The previous day, the Sharks were also successful - they beat Winnipeg 2:1 and picked up points in four straight games. Even in the Pacific Division standings, San Jose moved up - they are now seventh with 21 points.

Expert Betting Tips

For some reason, experts of bookmaker companies consider Arizona to be the favorite in this match, although it's obvious that San Jose has improved a lot lately. Sharks finally started to play normally in attack and scoring pucks to score points. The Coyotes should rehabilitate themselves after four straight losses, and the opponent is the right one for this purpose - an outsider. That's why we expect a colorful hockey game with plenty of scored goals and offer a bet on a classic total over.