The Sharks will play the Lightning on Thursday, October 26th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023-24 NHL regular season has begun for the San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning. Let's look back at some stats from 2022-23 to analyze what might happen in this matchup and establish each team's baseline for the upcoming regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks had a 80.67 power ranking in the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The power ranking for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2022-23 regular season was 92.00.
- Away San Jose Sharks - At the end of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the San Jose Sharks had a 14-22-5 record as an away team, ranking them 16th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 28-8-5 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Goals Scored - Looking at the number of goals each team scored in the 2022-23 regular season, the San Jose Sharks ranked 24th (234), with the Tampa Bay Lightning ending up 8th (283).
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team in the 2022-23 regular season, the San Jose Sharks finished 3rd (321), with the Tampa Bay Lightning ranked 18th (254).
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks had a Pending regular season record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning finishing with a Pending regular season standing last season.
Moneyline Mage
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The 2023-24 NHL season has just begun... San Jose Sharks head to Tampa Bay Lightning on October 26th...
Both teams had a Pending standing last regular season, ready to impress... The action is on the ice, where intensity takes over...
With the new season underway, it's anyone's game... Review this game's odds from our partner sportsbooks...
Will the Sharks swim to victory or will the Lightning strike with power?... Look at the prop bets available below to make your predictions...
This matchup promises an electric battle, so brace yourselves for a magical showdown.
Best Sharks at Lightning Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 -115 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -105 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Sharks
Lightning
10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | +240-300 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $240 at +240 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 29.41%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $33.33 at -300 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 75%.
San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Sharks
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1052.5 u -135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 4 o -1154 u -120Bet |
Anthony Cirelli
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
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Anthony Duclair
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1200.5 u -160Bet |
Brandon Hagel
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet |
Brayden Point
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 1.5 o +1751.5 u -250Bet |
Kevin Labanc
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1450.5 u -200Bet |
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Mike Hoffman
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
Nicholas Paul
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet |
Steven Stamkos
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 1.5 o +1701.5 u -225Bet |
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Tomas Hertl
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +160Bet |
Victor Hedman
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet |
William Eklund
Points Scored
SJS at TBL 10/26/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1400.5 u -190Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 0.549 | 98 | 42 | 291 | 268 | +23.0 | 25-11-5 | 20-18-3 | 3-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 82 | 19 | 54 | 9 | 0.232 | 47 | 18 | 181 | 331 | -150.0 | 11-25-5 | 8-29-4 | 1-5 | 3-6-1 | L3 |
San Jose Sharks & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +2000 Bet |
San Jose Sharks & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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