Sharks vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - October 27, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at PNC Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Friday's Sharks vs. Hurricanes matchup, as well as the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Sharks vs. Hurricanes

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sharks-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Hurricanes a 74% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Hurricanes Odds

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

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (-162), Sharks +1.5 (+142)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -425, Sharks +340
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+104/-110)

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

The Hurricanes are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with -162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +142.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -425, which means you can risk $425 to win $100, for a total payout of $525, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +340, where you can bet $100 to profit $340, earning a total payout of $440, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Hurricanes (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Sharks vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ +142 via DraftKings Sportsbook (6.9% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +340 via BetMGM (3.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)

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Although the Hurricanes are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the 3.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Sharks vs. Hurricanes Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Sharks vs. Hurricanes game, including pregame predictions, the best picks, and live win probabilities.

Sharks vs. Hurricanes Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sharks and Hurricanes.

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According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 41.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 6.0% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 5.2% probability
• Nico Sturm: 3.8% probability
• William Eklund: 3.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.0% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 8.6% probability
• Martin Necas: 6.6% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 6.5% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 5.5% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 5.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 29.5% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 26.8% probability
• William Eklund: 20.4% probability
• Nico Sturm: 19.5% probability
• Luke Kunin: 18.2% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 41.6% probability
• Martin Necas: 32.2% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 31.8% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 31.2% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 27.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Sharks vs. Hurricanes on Friday October 27, 2023.

Sharks vs. Hurricanes Preview

Friday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Sharks at PNC Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Friday October 27, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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Conclusion

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