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Canucks vs. Sharks Prediction: Vancouver Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/6/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks matchup.
The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks will meet in the NHL at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, with puck drop at 10:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Canucks as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Vancouver-San Jose game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Canucks with a win probability of 63% and the Sharks with 37%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canucks vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Canucks vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Canucks a 63% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Sharks Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-150) |
| Moneyline | -198 | +175 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canucks vs. Sharks Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Canucks vs. Sharks matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Canucks vs. Sharks Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Vancouver's Brock Boeser is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Boeser an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Canucks star is a 38.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 8.8% |
| Elias Pettersson | 7.4% |
| Filip Chytil | 5.8% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.2% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 7.0% |
| Will Smith | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 38.8% |
| Elias Pettersson | 33.1% |
| Filip Chytil | 31.4% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 34.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 32.1% |
| William Eklund | 26.4% |
Canucks vs. Sharks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Sharks and Canucks at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Canucks vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vancouver vs. San Jose picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Canucks, with a 63% 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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