Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - November 24, 2023

NHL action continues on Friday at 3:30PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens square off with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Friday's Canadiens vs. Sharks game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Canadiens vs. Sharks

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Canadiens-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Canadiens a 55% chance of winning against the Sharks.

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Sharks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+168)	+1.5 (-185)
Moneyline	-140	+125
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-120)

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

The Sharks are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Canadiens, with -185 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Canadiens (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +168.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +125, which means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Sharks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets to place on this game:

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -185 via DraftKings Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +125 via BetMGM (0.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Sharks this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Tomas Hertl is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Hertl a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.7%
Nick Suzuki	5.5%
Sean Monahan	4.7%
Alex Newhook	4.5%
Josh Anderson	4.4%

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	7.3%
Anthony Duclair	6.7%
William Eklund	5.6%
Mike Hoffman	5.0%
Luke Kunin	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	31.7%
Nick Suzuki	30.2%
Alex Newhook	25.9%
Sean Monahan	24.7%
Josh Anderson	23.5%

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	38.2%
Anthony Duclair	32.2%
William Eklund	28.7%
Luke Kunin	26.3%
Mike Hoffman	25.1%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Sharks on Friday November 24, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Sharks Preview

Friday's game between the Sharks and Canadiens at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 3:30PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Friday November 24, 2023
• Time: 3:30PM ET / 12:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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Conclusion

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