Sharks vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - October 26, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning and San Jose Sharks will lock horns in the NHL at Amalie Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Sharks vs. Lightning matchup, as well as the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Sharks vs. Lightning

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Sharks-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 70% chance of getting the W against the Sharks.

More: Sharks vs. Lightning Simulated 10K Times

Sharks vs. Lightning Odds

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

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-115), Sharks +1.5 (-104)
• Moneyline: Lightning -275, Sharks +240
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-105)

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

The Lightning are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with -115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -104.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 52% 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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Best Bets: Sharks vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +240 via BetMGM (0.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Sharks vs. Lightning Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Sharks vs. Lightning game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Sharks vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Kucherov an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 5.4% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 5.1% probability
• William Eklund: 3.9% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.7% probability
• Nico Sturm: 3.2% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 8.5% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 8.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 8.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 6.0% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Tomas Hertl: 28.0% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 26.2% probability
• William Eklund: 22.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 20.5% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 19.6% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 43.6% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 40.6% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 39.8% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 32.5% probability
• Nick Paul: 26.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Sharks vs. Lightning on Thursday October 26, 2023.

Sharks vs. Lightning Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Lightning and Sharks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday October 26, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview features our Sharks vs. Lightning prediction and NHL odds.

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

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