Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The San Jose Sharks have improved their results after a disastrous start to the season, winning four of their last six games. However, as underdogs, they still struggle to capitalise on chances against strong opponents. The Winnipeg Jets, despite a slight dip and losing two games in a row, remain the leaders of the Western Conference and consistently earn points thanks to their powerful offence.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have claimed four victories in their last eight outings, though three came against lesser teams (Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues). Against league leaders, the Sharks have looked significantly weaker—defeats to the Tampa Bay Lightning (1:8) and Florida Panthers (1:3) highlight defensive issues. On average, they concede 3.8 goals per game, ranking as one of the worst in the league. This negative trend persists, as they have made 20 costly errors in their last five games (averaging four per match).
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets continue to excel in attack, averaging 3.66 goals per game. They consistently surpass the three-goal mark, doing so 19 times out of 32 matches. Kyle Connor is showcasing high scoring ability, with nine points (4+5) in his last six games, while top-6 partner Vladislav Namestnikov has been on the scoresheet in three consecutive matches.
San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
The San Jose Sharks have made noticeable progress, but their defence remains insufficient against strong teams. The Winnipeg Jets are indeed among those teams, confidently executing in attack and regularly scoring three or more goals. Therefore, for this match, we back a bet on their individual total.
