Lightning vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Oct 29, 2022

The San Jose Sharks square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, starting at 4:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lightning vs. Sharks, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Sharks?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Lightning-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 64% chance of defeating the Sharks.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Lightning vs. Sharks

Lightning vs. Sharks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-145), Lightning -1.5 (+138)
• Moneyline: Sharks +170, Lightning -200
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+110/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -145 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +138.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +170. That means you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6 @ +110 via Caesars Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+110) that are available from Caesars Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Sharks Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Lightning-Sharks matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Sharks Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Lightning star is a 42.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 9.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 8.6% probability
• Brayden Point: 7.1% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.4% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 3.9% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 6.1% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.4% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.3% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 4.3% probability
• Luke Kunin: 3.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 42.7% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 39.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 34.9% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 22.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.5% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 31.7% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 26.2% probability
• Logan Couture: 25.3% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 21.7% probability
• Luke Kunin: 16.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Lightning vs. Sharks on Saturday October 29, 2022.

Lightning vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Sharks and Lightning at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 4:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Saturday October 29, 2022
• Time: 4:30PM ET / 1:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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