Lightning vs. Sharks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2-2) are lopsided favorites when they host the San Jose Sharks (0-5-1) on Thursday, October 26. The Lightning are -305 on the moneyline to win against the Sharks (+245) in the game, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSSUN.

Check out the Lightning-Sharks game on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSSUN.

Lightning vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSSUN
  • Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSSUN
  • Favorite: Lightning (-305)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+245)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Lightning and Sharks Betting Trends

  • In four games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
  • San Jose and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals just once this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 4.6 goals per game, 1.9 fewer than this game’s total.
  • These teams allow 7.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game’s total.
  • The Lightning have been a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 1-1 in those games.
  • The Sharks have been an underdog in six games this season, and did not win any of them.

Lightning Stats & Insights

  • The Lightning’s 23 goals this season make them the ninth-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • The Lightning rank 27th in total goals against, allowing 3.4 goals per game (24 total) in league action.
  • They’re ranked 16th in the league with a -1 goal differential .
  • The Lightning convert 11.6% of their shots, ranking ninth in the NHL.
  • The Lightning have shut out opponents once, averaging 15.7 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game this season.
  • They are scoring at a 3.0 goals-per-game average (18 total) during that time.
  • Defensively, the Lightning have given up 19 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 outings.

Sharks Stats & Insights

  • The Sharks’ eight total goals (1.3 per game) rank 32nd in the NHL.
  • The Sharks have conceded 22 total goals (3.7 per game) to rank 22nd.
  • Their -14 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The 5.4% shooting percentage the Sharks have compiled ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The Sharks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 16 hits and 20.3 blocked shots per game.
  • They are scoring at just a 1.3 goals-per-game average (eight total) over that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Sharks have allowed 21 goals (3.5 per game) in those 10 outings.

Lightning Key Players to Watch

  • Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors with 10 points. He has six goals and four assists this season.
  • Brayden Point is another leading option for Tampa Bay with nine points (1.3 per game), scoring one goal and adding eight assists.
  • In one games, Matt Tomkins has a record of 0-1-0. He has conceded four goals (0.57 goals against average) and has racked up 33 saves.

Lightning Player Props

  • Nikita Kucherov Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Brayden Point Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +175, Under Odds: -230)
  • Brandon Hagel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)

Sharks Key Players to Watch

  • Tomas Hertl has recorded one goal (0.2 per game) and dished out four assists (0.7 per game), averaging 2.0 shots per game and shooting 8.3%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with five total points (0.8 per game).
  • San Jose’s Fabian Zetterlund has racked up three total points (0.5 per game), with two goals and one assist.
  • Kaapo Kahkonen has a 0-2-0 record this season, with an 89.706 save percentage (36th in the league). In 2 games, he has 61 saves, and has conceded seven goals (1.2 goals against average).

Sharks Player Props

  • Tomas Hertl Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215)

Lightning vs. Sharks Injuries

  • Lightning: Andrei Vasilevskiy: Back (Out), Tyler Motte: Upper Body (Out)
  • Sharks: Mikael Granlund: Lower Body (Out), Alexander Barabanov: Finger (Out)

Lightning vs. Sharks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Lightning (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Under (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Lightning 4 – Sharks 1

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