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Sharks vs. Blues Prediction: St. Louis Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [12/12/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues matchup.
The St. Louis Blues will face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Blues as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's San Jose-St. Louis game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Blues with a win probability of 61% and the Sharks with 39%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Blues predictions page.
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Sharks vs. Blues Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Blues and Sharks at Enterprise Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Sharks vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any San Jose vs. St. Louis picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Sharks vs. Blues Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Blues a 61% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Sharks vs. Blues Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +150 | -175 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Blues Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sharks vs. Blues matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Sharks vs. Blues Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Blues?
According to our model, St. Louis' Jordan Kyrou is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Blues.
Our projections give Kyrou a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Blues star is a 32.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 5.9% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.3% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 4.7% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 7.6% |
| Jake Neighbours | 7.1% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 30.7% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 26.7% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 25.5% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake Neighbours | 36.5% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 32.5% |
| Robert Thomas | 30.4% |
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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