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Tampa Bay Times Forum hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Tampa Bay sat as -138 Favorite over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
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Computer Prediction: San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Pick
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-2.6 win for the Lightning on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose Sharks will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 8-7-2 this season, while the Lightning are 11-3-2. San Jose is 8-8-1 on the totals; Tampa Bay is 10-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs San Jose injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 2-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning and the No. 4-rated San Jose Sharks in this matchup.
How San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Tampa Bay Lightning No. 2-ranked offense (3.75 goals per game) against a San Jose Sharks defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.94 goals per game allowed. The Lightning Sportsbook has clicked at a 25% rate while the Sharks have a 82.69% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at +140 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
The Lightning were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blackhawks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -147 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds Trends
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
San Jose is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Columbus, Saturday, November 15th
Tampa Bay home to New York, Saturday, November 15th
