Predators vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Oct 8, 2022

The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators clash in the NHL at O2 Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Predators vs. Sharks, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Predators vs. Sharks?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Predators-Sharks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Predators a 58% chance of winning against the Sharks.

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Predators vs. Sharks Game Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-164), Predators -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Sharks +160, Predators -175
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Predators, with -164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Predators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +160, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, 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 PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +160 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Predators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 3.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Predators vs. Sharks Probabilities

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Predators vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Forsberg an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at O2 Arena, while the Predators star is a 38.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 8.2% probability
• Matt Duchene: 7.9% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 5.8% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 4.4% probability
• Roman Josi: 3.8% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 7.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 6.8% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.6% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 4.0% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 38.8% probability
• Matt Duchene: 36.9% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 29.6% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 23.2% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 23.1% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 36.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 33.5% probability
• Logan Couture: 27.5% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 20.1% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 20.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Predators vs. Sharks on Saturday October 8, 2022.

Predators vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Sharks and Predators at O2 Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Saturday October 8, 2022
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: O2 Arena

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