Sharks vs Blues Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 17, 2023, 3:16AM | Published: Nov 16, 2023, 2:33AM
The San Jose Sharks face the favoured St. Louis Blues in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Sharks vs Blues, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Blues
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's San Jose-St. Louis NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Blues a 64% chance of beating the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Blues: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $2.95, Blues $1.48
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($1.77), Blues -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 6 Goals): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Sharks at $2.95. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Blues at $1.48.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Blues, with odds of $1.77 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Blues (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.10.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Sharks vs Blues: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Jose at $2.95 with bet365 (2.3% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.77 with PointsBet (58% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6 at $2.00 with bet365
Today's Sharks vs Blues best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Blues have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.00) that are available from bet365.
Sharks vs Blues: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Jose vs St. Louis on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Blues: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs Blues? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, St. Louis' Jordan Kyrou is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Blues.
Kyrou has a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Blues star has a 37.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 6.5% probability
- William Eklund: 6.3% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.2% probability
- Luke Kunin: 4.0% probability
- Mike Hoffman: 3.4% probability
Blues First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jordan Kyrou: 7.7% probability
- Pavel Buchnevich: 6.7% probability
- Kasperi Kapanen: 4.8% probability
- Robert Thomas: 4.3% probability
- Brayden Schenn: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 33.8% probability
- William Eklund: 30.0% probability
- Luke Kunin: 21.9% probability
- Nico Sturm: 21.8% probability
- Kevin Labanc: 19.2% probability
Blues Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jordan Kyrou: 37.1% probability
- Pavel Buchnevich: 32.8% probability
- Jakub Vrana: 24.8% probability
- Kasperi Kapanen: 24.5% probability
- Robert Thomas: 24.0% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the San Jose vs St. Louis match-up at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Blues: Preview
The game between the Sharks and Blues at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues
- Date: Friday 17 November 2023
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for San Jose vs St. Louis have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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