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Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/24/2024]
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The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators will meet in the NHL at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Saturday's Predators vs. Sharks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Predators vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Predators and Sharks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Predators a 63% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+110) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Moneyline | -225 | +198 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+114) |
- The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Predators, with -125 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the favored Predators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.
- FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +198. That means you can bet $100 to profit $198, earning a total payout of $298, if they win.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -225, where you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if they come out on top.
- The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at +114.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Predators 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 | -125 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +198 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +114 |
While the Predators are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+114) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Predators vs. Sharks Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Predators vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Forsberg a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Predators star is a 44.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 9.8% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 5.8% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 5.3% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.5% |
| Roman Josi | 4.4% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | 5.4% |
| Luke Kunin | 4.8% |
| Nico Sturm | 4.6% |
| William Eklund | 4.4% |
| Alexander Barabanov | 3.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 44.0% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 30.8% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 26.0% |
| Thomas Novak | 24.9% |
| Luke Evangelista | 21.9% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | 28.2% |
| Luke Kunin | 22.6% |
| Alexander Barabanov | 22.5% |
| William Eklund | 22.4% |
| Nico Sturm | 21.8% |
Predators vs. Sharks Game Information
Saturday's action between the Sharks and Predators at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday February 24, 2024
- Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Our full coverage of Predators vs. Sharks includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live scores.
Conclusion
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