Sharks vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Feb 9, 2023

The Florida Panthers take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at FLA Live Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Sharks vs. Panthers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Sharks vs. Panthers?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Sharks-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 65% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Panthers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (+110), Sharks +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Panthers -215, Sharks +188
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-140/+122)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with +110 at BetMGM 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 -120.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -215, which means you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +188, where you can put down $100 to profit $188, earning a total payout of $288, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +122.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Sharks vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +188 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.3% edge)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found 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 as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+122) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sharks vs. Panthers Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Sharks-Panthers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Sharks vs. Panthers Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Meier an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Sharks star is a 44.2% 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

• Timo Meier: 8.4% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 6.1% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.8% probability
• Logan Couture: 4.5% probability
• Nick Bonino: 3.3% probability

Florida Panthers

• Carter Verhaeghe: 7.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 7.1% probability
• Sam Bennett: 6.2% probability
• Anton Lundell: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 44.2% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 34.4% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 30.7% probability
• Logan Couture: 25.6% probability
• Nick Bonino: 19.6% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 39.2% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 39.2% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 38.6% probability
• Sam Bennett: 36.6% probability
• Eric Staal: 27.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Sharks vs. Panthers on Thursday February 9, 2023.

Sharks vs. Panthers 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Sharks at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday February 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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