Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 1 March 2023
Feb 27, 2023, 9:09PM
The San Jose Sharks square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Wednesday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Sharks vs Canadiens, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who will win? Sharks vs Canadiens
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Sharks-Canadiens NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Sharks a 58% chance of beating the Canadiens at SAP Center at San Jose.
More: Sharks vs Canadiens Simulated 10K Times
San Jose vs Montreal Current Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.64, Canadiens $2.95
- Line: Sharks -1.5 ($2.65), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.77)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Sharks to win at $1.64. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Canadiens to win at $2.95.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.65 currrently available at bet365.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.77.
The Over/Under for Sharks vs Canadiens is set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Sharks vs Canadiens Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Canadiens at $2.95 with PointsBet (8.1% edge) 🔥
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.77 with PointsBet (65% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.83 with PointsBet (55% probability)
Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best tips of the day across all sports.
These Sharks vs Canadiens betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 8.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Sharks vs Canadiens NHL Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Jose vs Montreal on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Sharks vs Canadiens Player Props
Looking for Sharks vs Canadiens try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, San Jose's Erik Karlsson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Canadiens.
Karlsson has a 9.9% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star has a 43.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Erik Karlsson: 9.9% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 6.2% probability
- Logan Couture: 5.3% probability
- Nick Bonino: 4.2% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 3.6% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 8.5% probability
- Josh Anderson: 5.1% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.0% probability
- Mike Hoffman: 3.8% probability
- Mike Matheson: 3.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Erik Karlsson: 43.6% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 32.1% probability
- Logan Couture: 31.8% probability
- Nick Bonino: 23.6% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 21.5% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 41.6% probability
- Josh Anderson: 28.5% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 25.9% probability
- Mike Hoffman: 22.3% probability
- Christian Dvorak: 19.1% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the San Jose vs Montreal game at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Canadiens NHL 2023
The match-up between the Sharks and Canadiens at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Game: San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday 1 March 2023
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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