Sharks vs Hurricanes Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 18, 2023, 2:15AM | Published: Oct 17, 2023, 12:21AM
The San Jose Sharks face the favoured Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Wednesday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Sharks vs Hurricanes, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Hurricanes
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's San Jose-Carolina NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 68% chance of winning against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Hurricanes: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $3.65, Hurricanes $1.31
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($2.05), Hurricanes -1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.05, Under $1.80
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 $3.65. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Hurricanes at $1.31.
The Sharks are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Hurricanes, with odds of $2.05 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Hurricanes (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.80.
The Over/Under for Sharks vs Hurricanes is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.05 and odds for the Under at $1.80.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Sharks vs Hurricanes: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.65 with bet365 (4.3% edge) 🔥
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.05 with bet365 (53% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.80 with PointsBet (56% probability)
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These Sharks vs Hurricanes betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Hurricanes have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option due to the 4.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Sharks vs Hurricanes: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of San Jose vs Carolina on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Hurricanes: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs Hurricanes? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Hurricanes.
Aho has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Hurricanes star has a 43.0% chance of netting 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
- Tomas Hertl: 4.5% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 4.2% probability
- Luke Kunin: 3.6% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 3.4% probability
- William Eklund: 3.2% probability
Hurricanes First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 8.5% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 6.4% probability
- Martin Necas: 6.3% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 5.1% probability
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 5.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 25.8% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 23.5% probability
- Luke Kunin: 20.0% probability
- Nico Sturm: 18.4% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 17.2% probability
Hurricanes Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 43.0% probability
- Martin Necas: 32.9% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 31.0% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 28.0% probability
- Michael Bunting: 27.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the San Jose vs Carolina match-up at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Hurricanes: Preview
The game between the Sharks and Hurricanes at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023
- Time: 1:30pm 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 Carolina are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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