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Sharks vs. Canadiens Prediction: Montreal Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the San Jose Sharks lock horns with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's San Jose-Montreal game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Canadiens with a win probability of 65% and the Sharks with 35%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Sharks vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Sharks and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 65% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sharks vs. Canadiens Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-144) | -1.5 (+124) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -220 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sharks vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sharks vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 34.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 6.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.0% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 5.0% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.4% |
| Patrik Laine | 5.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 31.9% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 29.0% |
| William Eklund | 26.2% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 34.9% |
| Nick Suzuki | 31.8% |
| Patrik Laine | 29.0% |
Sharks vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Sharks at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Sharks vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any San Jose vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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