A third encounter between two teams will take place soon as the San Jose Sharks (14-32-4) battle with the Anaheim Ducks (17-30-2) on Wednesday, January 31 at 10:30 PM ET at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Ducks are favored for victory with a moneyline at -175.

The Sharks have won four out of their last five games and have good momentum coming into this. Their most recent game was a 2-0 shutout over the Seattle Kraken, which put them back on the winning side after a previous defeat.

Tomas Hertl leads the Sharks with 34 points and 15 goals, but is currently listed as out until further notice. Mikael Granlund has also chimed in with 24 assists and will be key to their success on offense.

The Sharks are averaging 2.08 goals per game, making 25.5 shots in the process. Their power play performance is subpar, scoring 20 goals but allowing 44, resulting in a 16.7 percent success rate.

Defensively, they concede an average of 3.92 goals and 35.5 shots per game, indicating a worrisome gap compared to their offensive output. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage is weak, standing at 72.2 percent.

The Ducks have gone 2-3 in their last five games but have some positive momentum on their side. Their most recent performance was a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

Frank Vatrano leads the offense with 35 points and 21 goals, making him a key factor for this game. Troy Terry also makes his mark each game, as he leads with 21 assists.

The Ducks have averaged 2.55 goals and 28.6 shots per game. While their power play has not been stellar, it is marginally better than the Sharks', with 28 goals scored and 44 allowed. This results in a power play percentage at 18.4.

On the defensive end, they have conceded 3.43 goals and 32.8 shots per game. This indicates a notable deficit compared to their offensive performance. Nonetheless, their penalty kill percentage comes in at 78.1.

MyBookie offers the NHL betting odds in this showdown, with the Anaheim Ducks as favorites (-175) for success. Both teams have issues on the ice, which makes this a volatile game that could easily produce a lot of goals.

In two meetings so far, both teams have won once each. The Ducks have averaged 3.50 goals while the Sharks have averaged 3.00 in this series. The last meeting was a week ago where the Sharks won 5-3 in their home arena.

Looking at this matchup, the Ducks are more likely to win based on their stats. Look for the Ducks to add onto their winning streak.