Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/29/2024]

The San Jose Sharks will take on the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Ducks vs. Sharks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Ducks and Sharks 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Ducks a 52% chance of beating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 57% chance of going under.

Ducks vs. Sharks Odds

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

Bet Type	Ducks	Sharks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+188)	+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline	-126	+115
Total	o6.5 (+112)	u6.5 (-140)

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

Ducks vs. Sharks Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	-225
Moneyline	Sharks	+115
Total	Under 6.5	-140

While the Ducks are more likely to win the game, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Ducks vs. Sharks Player Props

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

According to our model, Anaheim's Frank Vatrano is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Sharks.

Our projections give Vatrano a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Ducks star is a 33.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	First Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	7.4%
Adam Henrique	6.2%
Alex Killorn	5.5%
Mason McTavish	5.5%
Ryan Strome	4.2%

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Anthony Duclair	5.7%
Luke Kunin	4.4%
William Eklund	4.2%
Alexander Barabanov	4.1%
Nico Sturm	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	33.9%
Adam Henrique	32.8%
Alex Killorn	29.4%
Mason McTavish	28.1%
Ryan Strome	21.3%

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Anthony Duclair	29.7%
William Eklund	24.0%
Luke Kunin	23.4%
Alexander Barabanov	23.1%
Nico Sturm	22.9%

Ducks vs. Sharks Game Information

Thursday's game between the Sharks and Ducks at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

Our full coverage of Ducks vs. Sharks includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live updates.

Conclusion

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