San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/23/2023]

The Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks will meet in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Sharks vs. Canucks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sharks vs. Canucks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Sharks and Canucks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Canucks a 70% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

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Sharks vs. Canucks Odds

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

Bet Type	Sharks	Canucks
Puck Line	+1.5 (+106)	-1.5 (-125)
Moneyline	+250	-300
Total	o6.5 (-106)	u6.5 (-108)

• The Canucks are -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with -125 at DraftKings Sportsbook 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 +106.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at -300. That means you can risk $300 to win $100 for a total payout of $400 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +250, where you can bet $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

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

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

Sharks vs. Canucks Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	+106
Moneyline	Sharks	+250
Total	Under 6.5	-108

While the Canucks are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Sharks vs. Canucks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Canucks?

According to our model, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Canucks.

Our projections give Pettersson a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Arena, while the Canucks star is a 40.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	7.1%
Anthony Duclair	4.9%
William Eklund	4.1%
Mike Hoffman	4.1%
Luke Kunin	4.0%

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	7.9%
J.T. Miller	6.6%
Brock Boeser	6.5%
Andrei Kuzmenko	5.7%
Ilya Mikheyev	5.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	35.4%
Anthony Duclair	26.2%
William Eklund	24.8%
Mike Hoffman	24.2%
Luke Kunin	21.4%

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	40.3%
J.T. Miller	34.7%
Brock Boeser	34.1%
Andrei Kuzmenko	31.5%
Ilya Mikheyev	31.3%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before the Sharks vs. Canucks on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Sharks vs. Canucks Game Information

Saturday's game between the Canucks and Sharks at Rogers Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks
• Date: Saturday December 23, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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Conclusion

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