Sharks vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 22, 2024, 2:33AM | Published: Mar 20, 2024, 6:35PM
The San Jose Sharks will sqaure off with the favoured Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sharks vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Lightning
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's San Jose-Tampa Bay NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 70% chance of winning against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Lightning: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $3.95, Lightning $1.33
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($2.23), Lightning -1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.99, Under $1.90
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 Sharks at $3.95 and the Lightning at $1.33.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning, with odds of $2.23 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Lightning (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.80.
The Over/Under for Sharks vs Lightning sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.99 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Sharks vs Lightning: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.95 with Betfair (4.6% edge) 🔥
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.23 with Betfair (52% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (51% probability)
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These Sharks vs Lightning betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lightning have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option because of the 4.6% edge found 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 profitable in the long run.
Sharks vs Lightning: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of San Jose vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs Lightning? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Lightning.
Point has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Lightning star has a 42.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Thomas Bordeleau: 5.0% probability
- William Eklund: 4.3% probability
- Filip Zadina: 4.2% probability
- Nico Sturm: 3.8% probability
- Klim Kostin: 3.7% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.5% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 6.9% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 6.1% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 5.7% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 5.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Thomas Bordeleau: 24.9% probability
- William Eklund: 23.3% probability
- Nico Sturm: 22.0% probability
- Filip Zadina: 21.5% probability
- Klim Kostin: 20.3% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 42.1% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 35.2% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 33.3% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 31.2% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 29.4% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the San Jose vs Tampa Bay match-up at SAP Center at San Jose.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Sharks vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Sharks and Lightning at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday 22 March 2024
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our San Jose vs Tampa Bay 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 cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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