Maple Leafs vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 10 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024, 1:25PM | Published: Jan 8, 2024, 10:46PM

The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Maple Leafs vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Sharks

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Toronto-San Jose NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 74% chance of defeating the Sharks at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs vs Sharks: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are shown below:

Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.24, Sharks $4.90
Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($1.60), Sharks +1.5 ($2.46)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.06, Under $1.81

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Maple Leafs at $1.24 and the Sharks at $4.90.

The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.60 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.46.

The Over/Under for Maple Leafs vs Sharks has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.06 and odds for the Under at $1.81.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Maple Leafs (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Maple Leafs vs Sharks game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Maple Leafs vs Sharks: Best Bets

Head to Head: San Jose at $4.90 with Betfair (5.4% edge) 🔥
Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.46 with Betfair (6.1% edge) 🔥
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.81 with Betfair (54% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.

Stats Insider's Maple Leafs vs Sharks best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.

And while the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option due to the 5.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Although the Maple Leafs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

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Before you get started, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.

Maple Leafs vs Sharks: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Toronto vs San Jose on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Maple Leafs vs Sharks: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Sharks? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Sharks.

Matthews has a 12.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 54.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 12.9% probability
William Nylander: 7.9% probability
Mitchell Marner: 6.6% probability
John Tavares: 6.2% probability
Tyler Bertuzzi: 4.7% probability

Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 5.6% probability
Mike Hoffman: 4.3% probability
William Eklund: 4.2% probability
Anthony Duclair: 3.4% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 54.7% probability
William Nylander: 39.5% probability
Mitchell Marner: 34.4% probability
John Tavares: 30.7% probability
Tyler Bertuzzi: 26.6% probability

Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 30.0% probability
Mike Hoffman: 23.4% probability
William Eklund: 22.6% probability
Anthony Duclair: 22.0% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 18.9% probability

Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Toronto vs San Jose game at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs vs Sharks: Preview

The game between the Maple Leafs and Sharks at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Scotiabank Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Toronto vs San Jose predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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