Bruins vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - October 19, 2023

The San Jose Sharks will square off with the favored Boston Bruins in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Bruins vs. Sharks matchup, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Bruins vs. Sharks

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Bruins-Sharks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 69% chance of getting the W against the Sharks.

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Bruins vs. Sharks Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-108), Bruins -1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Sharks +230, Bruins -275
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-115)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Sharks are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Bruins, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +230. That means you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -275, where you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Bruins vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +230 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.7% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Bruins vs. Sharks Prediction

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Bruins vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Sharks.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak an 11.0% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Bruins star is a 49.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 11.0% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 6.8% probability
• Pavel Zacha: 5.9% probability
• Brad Marchand: 5.6% probability
• Charlie Coyle: 4.5% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 4.9% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 4.4% probability
• Luke Kunin: 3.9% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 3.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 49.4% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 34.7% probability
• Pavel Zacha: 30.8% probability
• Brad Marchand: 30.1% probability
• Trent Frederic: 25.4% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 26.4% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 23.5% probability
• Luke Kunin: 20.1% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 19.4% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 19.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Bruins vs. Sharks on Thursday October 19, 2023.

Bruins vs. Sharks Preview

Thursday's action between the Sharks and Bruins at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview highlights our Bruins vs. Sharks prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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