Sharks vs Penguins Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 5, 2023, 2:09AM | Published: Nov 3, 2023, 11:11PM
The San Jose Sharks square off with the favoured Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Sharks vs Penguins, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Penguins
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's San Jose-Pittsburgh NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 65% chance of defeating the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
More: Sharks vs Penguins Match Centre
Sharks vs Penguins: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $3.20, Penguins $1.38
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($1.87), Penguins -1.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Sharks at $3.20. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Penguins at $1.38.
The Sharks are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Penguins, with odds of $1.87 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Penguins (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Sharks vs Penguins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.20 with PointsBet (4.1% edge) 🔥
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
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These Sharks vs Penguins predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option due to the 4.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Sharks vs Penguins: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Jose vs Pittsburgh on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Penguins: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs Penguins? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Penguins.
Guentzel has a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Penguins star has a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 6.0% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 5.8% probability
- William Eklund: 5.2% probability
- Luke Kunin: 4.4% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.0% probability
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 7.6% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 6.7% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.6% probability
- Reilly Smith: 5.4% probability
- Bryan Rust: 4.9% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 32.2% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 29.7% probability
- William Eklund: 24.9% probability
- Luke Kunin: 23.4% probability
- Nico Sturm: 21.8% probability
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 36.5% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 34.9% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 29.8% probability
- Bryan Rust: 29.0% probability
- Reilly Smith: 28.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the San Jose vs Pittsburgh game at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Penguins: Preview
The match-up between the Sharks and Penguins at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Sunday 5 November 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for San Jose vs Pittsburgh have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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