MIT Simulator - NHL Thursday Ducks vs Sharks Winner
MIT Simulator Score - San Jose 3.09, Anaheim 2.04 - Projected Margin: 1.05 - Current Money Line: +125 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 1 goal for the small road dog on the money line. Key factors noted: Sharks won 21 of 29 divisional games this season while Ducks only won 15 of 29. Of course divisional games are big, just like playoff games are big. In other words, San Jose has shown more of a penchant for showing up for the biggest games and taking care of the task at hand. San Jose has won 18 of 27 when off of a game where they allowed 4 or more goals. Anaheim has lost 6 of 8 when off of a shutout win. Special teams are important in the post-season. The Sharks have a better power play and penalty kill in comparison with the Ducks. Road underdog value as this one looks like an upset! Simulation forecasting a margin of 1.05 goals in favor of the road dog Sharks per MIT Simulator. Play: SAN JOSE