Defensive lapses raise over prospects for Penguins at Sharks

Pittsburgh visits San Jose on Wednesday in a matchup between two struggling teams with defensive issues, making a high-scoring game a possibility. The Penguins have allowed 65 goals in 18 games, while the Sharks have conceded 71 in 20; the article’s betting analysis favors the over, noting Pittsburgh’s recent run of overs on the road. San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 21 points, and Will Smith leads it with seven goals. Ivar Stenberg has 12 points, while Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been productive recently.