San Jose Sharks vs. NY Islanders Prediction and Odds - December 5, 2023

The NY Islanders will face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Tuesday's Sharks vs. Islanders game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Sharks vs. Islanders

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Sharks-Islanders NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 70% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Islanders Odds

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

Bet Type	Sharks	Islanders
Puck Line	+1.5 (+108)	-1.5 (-120)
Moneyline	+260	-300
Total	o5.5 (-118)	u5.5 (+100)

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

The Islanders are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +108.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -300, which means you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +260, where you can bet $100 to profit $260, earning a total payout of $360, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.

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

Best Bets: Sharks vs. Islanders

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	+108
Moneyline	Sharks	+260
Total	Under 5.5	+100

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Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Sharks vs. Islanders Prediction

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Sharks vs. Islanders Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sharks and Islanders this Tuesday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Tuesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Nelson a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Anthony Duclair	5.7%
Tomas Hertl	5.3%
Alexander Barabanov	4.7%
Mike Hoffman	4.1%
William Eklund	3.8%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Brock Nelson	7.2%
Bo Horvat	7.1%
Kyle Palmieri	5.1%
Noah Dobson	5.0%
Anders Lee	4.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Anthony Duclair	27.7%
Tomas Hertl	26.6%
Alexander Barabanov	24.4%
William Eklund	21.9%
Mike Hoffman	21.9%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brock Nelson	37.5%
Bo Horvat	36.2%
Kyle Palmieri	26.4%
Anders Lee	26.1%
Noah Dobson	23.2%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Sharks vs. Islanders on Tuesday December 5, 2023.

Sharks vs. Islanders Preview

Tuesday's matchup between the Islanders and Sharks at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Tuesday December 5, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

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

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