The Sharks will play the Lightning on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. 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 San Jose Sharks will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks currently have a 88.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into this game with a 94.00 power ranking.
- Away San Jose Sharks - With the NHL season now underway, the San Jose Sharks have a 4-7-4 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. The San Jose Sharks now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning possess a 7-4-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The San Jose Sharks rank 10th (80) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 7th (86) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The San Jose Sharks rank 2nd (97) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Tampa Bay Lightning have given up 73 goals this season, ranking them 15th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the San Jose Sharks have a 0-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 0-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 10-13-5 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 12-9-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The 2024-25 NHL season is underway... San Jose Sharks face Tampa Bay Lightning in a crucial clash Thursday...
With a 10-13-5 record, the Sharks fight for victory on the road... Tampa Bay Lightning, with a 12-9-2 standing, aim to defend home turf...
Analyzing the odds before game begins is wise... See this game's prop bets below, and consider placing a bet...
Bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM, to add excitement to the game... Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com for expert tips...
In this battle of titans, both teams seek glory on the ice... Let the puck drop, and may the best wizard... (Go Sharks! Lightning strike!)
Best Sharks at Lightning Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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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 -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 -105 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -115 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Sharks
Lightning
12/05/24 7:08pm EST | +220-275 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $220 at +220 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 31.25%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $36.36 at -275 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 73.33%.
San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Sharks
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/05/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at TBL 12/05/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o +1002.5 u -140Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
SJS at TBL 12/05/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +105Bet |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at TBL 12/05/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at TBL 12/05/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at TBL 12/05/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 0.581 | 38 | 18 | 122 | 90 | +32.0 | 10-5-1 | 8-6-1 | 0-1 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 36 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 0.306 | 28 | 11 | 98 | 129 | -31.0 | 6-9-1 | 5-10-5 | 0-4 | 3-6-1 | OT1 |
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 | +1600 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, December 5th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, 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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