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Islanders vs. Sharks Prediction: Islanders Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's NY Islanders vs San Jose Sharks matchup.
The San Jose Sharks will face the NY Islanders in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Islanders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NY Islanders-San Jose game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Islanders are more likely to win, while the Sharks have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Islanders vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Islanders and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Islanders a 59% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Islanders vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Islanders | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -160 | +136 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Islanders vs. Sharks matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Sharks?
According to our model, San Jose's Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Celebrini a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star is a 34.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.2% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 6.5% |
| Anders Lee | 5.3% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.9% |
| Will Smith | 5.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 37.0% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 32.5% |
| Anthony Duclair | 27.3% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 34.4% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 33.8% |
| Will Smith | 30.7% |
Isles vs. Sharks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Sharks and Islanders at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Islanders vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Islanders vs. San Jose picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Islanders vs. Sharks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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