The Pittsburgh Penguins (3–2–0) will conclude their three-game West Coast road trip with a visit to the SAP Center to face the San Jose Sharks (0–1–2) on Saturday night. The Sharks are winless so far this season but they have been involved in some highly competitive games of late. Before the puck drops in San Jose, continue reading to get my Penguins vs Sharks prediction for this inter-conference matchup.
Our Penguins vs Sharks Pick
- Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Pittsburgh’s Road Success: The Penguins have a 2–1–0 record on the road this season. They defeated the Los Angeles Kings in their last game and will try to put together another strong performance on an opponent’s rink here.
- San Jose’s Struggles: The Sharks are winless in their first three games four games. They secured a point in two overtime losses to open their season. But they have been outscored 11-4 over their last two games and will try to be more competitive again in this game.
- Erik Karlsson’s Return: Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson faces his former team in this game. He spent five seasons with the Sharks and will look to make an impact for his current team against his former one.
- Goaltending: Both of San Jose’s goaltenders are 0-1-1 so far this season and they both have GAAs of over 4.00. Pittsburgh has split goaltending duties between Arturs Silovs and Tristan Jarry. Neither netminder has been great, but they have been good enough to get the Penguins by thus far.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust (PIT) | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | Over 0.5 Assists |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | Over 0.5 Points |
Betting Trends
- The Penguins are 4-1 on the puckline so far this season.
- San Jose is 2-1 on the puckline through their first three games.
- Pittsburgh is 3-2 to the over for the season.
- San Jose is 2-1 to the over going into Saturday night.
Penguins vs Sharks Model Projection
- Score Projection: Penguins 4 – Sharks 2
- Win Probability: Penguins 60%, Sharks 40%
Final Thoughts
The San Jose Sharks are seeking their first win of the season, but I don’t think that they are going to get that win here. San Jose’s defense is allowing 5.50 goals per game and they should continue to struggle against the attack of the Pens. I’ll take the Penguins to win this game on the moneyline and to prolong the winless start of San Jose.
