Islanders vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 6 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 6, 2023, 12:36AM | Published: Dec 5, 2023, 12:45PM
The NY Islanders play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at UBS Arena on Wednesday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Islanders vs Sharks, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Islanders vs Sharks
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's NY Islanders-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 70% chance of beating the Sharks at UBS Arena.
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Islanders vs Sharks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at UBS Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Islanders $1.32, Sharks $3.50
- Line: Islanders -1.5 ($1.87), Sharks +1.5 ($2.05)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Islanders at $1.32. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Sharks at $3.50.
The Islanders are 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.87 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.05.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Islanders vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.50 with PointsBet (1.9% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.05 with bet365 (52% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.00 with PointsBet
Stats Insider's Islanders vs Sharks predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Islanders have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option due to the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from PointsBet.
Islanders vs Sharks: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of NY Islanders vs San Jose on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Islanders vs Sharks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs Sharks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, NY's Brock Nelson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Islanders vs Sharks.
Nelson has a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star has a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Islanders First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brock Nelson: 7.2% probability
- Bo Horvat: 7.1% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 5.1% probability
- Noah Dobson: 5.0% probability
- Anders Lee: 4.9% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Anthony Duclair: 5.7% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 5.3% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 4.7% probability
- Mike Hoffman: 4.1% probability
- William Eklund: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Islanders Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brock Nelson: 37.5% probability
- Bo Horvat: 36.2% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 26.4% probability
- Anders Lee: 26.1% probability
- Noah Dobson: 23.2% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Anthony Duclair: 27.7% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 26.6% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 24.4% probability
- William Eklund: 21.9% probability
- Mike Hoffman: 21.9% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the NY Islanders vs San Jose game at UBS Arena.
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Islanders vs Sharks: Preview
The match-up between the Islanders and Sharks at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: NY Islanders vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Wednesday 6 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: UBS Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for NY Islanders vs San Jose are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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