Game Details:
- Matchup: Utah Mammoth at San Jose Sharks
- Date: Tuesday, November 18
- Time: 10:00 PM EST
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Watch: ESPN+
- Moneyline: Mammoth -140 | Sharks +116
Preview: Road-Weary Mammoth Face Opportunistic Sharks
The Utah Mammoth travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks in a late-night matchup on Tuesday. The Mammoth enter the game as road favorites, but they face a significant challenge playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a contest in Anaheim on Monday. The Sharks, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on their home ice and a rested lineup to pull off the upset.
The Mammoth come into this game with a challenging recent record of one win in their last five games (L-W-L-L-L), per their game history leading into the Anaheim matchup. The fatigue from playing and traveling on consecutive nights will be the primary storyline. Utah is already battling significant injuries, with forward Alex Kerfoot on long-term injured reserve and defenseman Sean Durzi also recently listed as out with a shoulder injury. Being without these key players puts extra pressure on the rest of the roster to perform, a tall task on tired legs.
The San Jose Sharks are looking to defend their home ice and take advantage of a vulnerable opponent. While listed as home underdogs at +116, this presents a classic opportunity for an upset. The Sharks are also dealing with their own injury issues that have impacted their lineup. Team captain Logan Couture remains on injured reserve, and promising young forward Michael Misa is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Despite these absences, playing at home against a team on a back-to-back is a scenario where the Sharks can leverage their energy advantage.
Prediction
This game has all the makings of a “trap game” for the favored Mammoth. While they may be the better team on paper, the physical toll of a back-to-back set in the NHL cannot be overstated. The Sharks are rested, playing in front of their home crowd, and have every reason to come out with high energy from the opening faceoff.
The key factor will be Utah’s stamina in the third period. If San Jose can keep the game close or take a lead into the final frame, the Mammoth’s fatigue could become their undoing. Given the value on the moneyline and the situational advantage, the home underdog is the compelling pick.
The Pick: San Jose Sharks (+116)
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