Our expert prediction for Thursday’s San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will square off with the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers’ proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of today’s game.
“Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday’s San Jose-Tampa Bay game 10,000 times,” said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
“Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Lightning with a win probability of 69% and the Sharks with 31%.”
For further insights into Thursday’s matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Lightning predictions page.
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Thursday’s game between the Lightning and Sharks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com‘s comprehensive preview of Thursday’s Sharks vs. Lightning matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any San Jose vs. Tampa Bay picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Sharks and Lightning 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Lightning a 69% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Our model’s strongest edge in today’s Sharks vs. Lightning matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Lightning?
According to our model, Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Lightning.
Our projections give Point a 12.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 53.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
We predict the Lightning, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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