Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Prediction for Wednesday November 11 2026

Pittsburgh heads to San Jose on Wednesday night for a 10 PM ET game at SAP Center. These teams have both been struggling, and neither has been particularly good defensively. Pittsburgh has won only five games, while San Jose has six. The Sharks have also been having trouble scoring, which makes this a pretty interesting matchup between two teams with plenty of problems. Verified U.S. betting odds weren’t available when this preview was prepared. I’m leaning Pittsburgh, although this isn’t a game I’d be rushing to bet. Be ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.

Pittsburgh Has Been Giving Up Too Many Goals

Pittsburgh is 6-10-2 and has won only two of ten road games. That’s a rough start, and the Penguins haven’t been getting much better lately. They’ve gone 3-6-1 over their last ten games, and the defense has been a big part of the problem. Pittsburgh has enough offense to compete, but it keeps giving opponents too many good looks.

The Penguins are averaging 3.2 goals per game and allowing 3.6. That’s not going to win many games, especially when the road record is already poor. Pittsburgh has been generating enough offense to make things interesting, but the defensive breakdowns keep undoing that work. Against San Jose, the Penguins should have opportunities to score. The Sharks have been allowing 3.6 goals a night themselves.

Pittsburgh is missing some depth, with Bryan Rust, Ryan Graves and James van Riemsdyk listed unavailable. Those absences hurt at both ends of the ice. The Penguins need their remaining forwards to do a better job helping defensively, particularly when San Jose starts moving the puck through the neutral zone. Pittsburgh can’t afford another night where it scores three and gives up five.

San Jose Has Been Struggling to Score

San Jose is 8-11-1 and has won only two of eight home games. The Sharks have gone 3-7 over their last ten, so they haven’t been getting much traction. They’re also one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league. That’s a problem when you’re facing a Pittsburgh team that can still put the puck in the net.

The Sharks are averaging only 2.4 goals per game and allowing 3.6. That’s a difference of more than a goal every night. San Jose has been having trouble generating consistent offense, and the defense hasn’t been good enough to keep the team competitive when the scoring disappears. Pittsburgh has defensive problems, too, so the Sharks should get opportunities. The question is whether they can finish them.

San Jose needs a strong performance in goal and a better effort protecting the middle of the ice. The Penguins have been scoring more than three goals a night, and the Sharks can’t afford to give them a bunch of easy chances. San Jose also needs to take advantage of Pittsburgh’s defensive mistakes. If the Sharks can get three or four goals, they’ve got a shot. Getting there has been the problem.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins

I’m taking Pittsburgh. Neither team has been good, and the Penguins’ road record is a major concern. But Pittsburgh has been scoring 3.2 goals per game, while San Jose is stuck at 2.4. Both defenses have been allowing 3.6, so I want the team that’s been generating more offense. That’s Pittsburgh. The Sharks could absolutely win at home, especially if the Penguins keep making defensive mistakes. But I think Pittsburgh has enough scoring to get the job done.

Total Pick: Over —  

I lean over. Both teams have been allowing 3.6 goals per game, which is a pretty inviting number. Pittsburgh has enough offense to score three or four, and San Jose should get chances against a defense that’s been struggling. The problem is the Sharks’ offense. At 2.4 goals per game, San Jose hasn’t been particularly dependable. But if the Sharks can get two or three, I think Pittsburgh can do enough to push the total higher. 

Final Picks: Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline | Over (pending verified total)

Disclaimer: Completed November 10, 2026. Betting lines, injuries, and starting goaltenders may change before puck drop.