Though they still have one of the best records in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks have shown signs of vulnerability lately.

Getting back on track could be a challenge against a Phoenix Coyotes team that's made a recent habit of exposing the weaknesses of Western Conference contenders.

The San Jose Sharks look to avoid a third straight defeat and continue their home dominance of the Phoenix Coyotes when the Pacific Division rivals meet Saturday night at HP Pavilion.

GAME: Phoenix Coyotes (31-36-4-3) at San Jose Sharks (48-15-6-5)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 28 - 10:30 PM EST
LINE: 260 -320 TOTAL: 5.5
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Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 320-moneyline favorites versus the Coyotes, while the game's total is sitting at 5.5.

The Coyotes nearly blew a three goal lead and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Oilers on Thursday, as +115 underdogs. The five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Matthew Lombardi, Ken Klee, and Martin Hanzel scored for the Coyotes.

The Sharks, though, haven't looked like a dominant team in their last two games. They lost 6-5 in a shootout at Chicago on Wednesday night before falling 3-2 at Nashville on Thursday night. They blew a two-goal lead by giving up three within a 2:38 stretch in the second period against the Predators.

The Sharks were upset 3-2 by the Predators last time out, as -125 favorites. That game's five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Joe Pavelski and Devin Setoguchi scored on the power play.
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Current streak:
San Jose has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Phoenix: 31-36-7
San Jose: 48-15-11

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Edmonton are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

San Jose most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Nashville are 9-1
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Phoenix is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Jose
Phoenix is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of San Jose's last 18 games
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