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Sharks vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators will square off with the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Senators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's San Jose-Ottawa game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Senators are more likely to win, while the Sharks have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Senators 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 Saturday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Senators a 68% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Senators Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +250 | -300 |
| 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. Senators Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sharks vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Sharks vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Senators?
According to our model, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Senators.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 36.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 6.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.6% |
| William Eklund | 4.5% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.4% |
| Josh Norris | 6.8% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 32.4% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 29.6% |
| William Eklund | 24.1% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 36.2% |
| Josh Norris | 33.4% |
| Tim Stutzle | 31.6% |
Sharks vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Senators and Sharks at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Sharks vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any San Jose vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
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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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