Sharks vs. Lightning Prediction & Odds
Hockey returns on Tuesday night, including in Tampa, FL where the Lightning will host the Sharks at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Even though the total sits at 6.5 goals, is the over still in play when these non-conference foes meet at Amalie Arena?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
013 San Jose Sharks (+215) at 014 Tampa Bay Lightning; o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Sharks vs. Lightning Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 80% of bets are on the Lightning moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
San Jose Sharks DFS SPIN
Nico Sturm (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Sturm was injured on a high hit from Pittsburgh’s Jason Zucker on Jan. 28. Coach David Quinn said the Sharks forward would be ready to go following Monday’s practice. Sturm has generated 11 goals, 17 points 72 shots on net and 59 hits in 43 games this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS SPIN
Andrei Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports, indicating he will start Monday on the road against the Panthers. Vasilevskiy has turned aside 60 of 63 shots en route to a 2-0-0 record versus the Panthers this season. He has posted a mark of 23-12-1 during the 2022-23 campaign with a 2.51 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Florida ranks seventh in the league this year with 3.40 goals per game.
Sharks vs. Lightning NHL Betting Trends
Sharks are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay
Sharks are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings
Favorite is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings
Sharks are 18-50 in their last 68 overall
Sharks vs. Lightning NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings between these two teams and has cashed in seven of the previous 10 meetings in Tampa, FL. The over is also 14-3 in the Sharks’ last 17 games when their opponent allowed five goals or more in its previous game, 36-17-2 in their last 55 games overall and has hit in 11 of their last 15 road games. On the other side, the over is 3-1-1 in the Lightning’s last five games against Western Conference foes and is 4-0-1 in their last five games after scoring two goals or less in their previous contest.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: SHARKS/LIGHTNING OVER 6.5
