- The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Panthers vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Florida Panthers (1-0) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (0-0) on Oct. 1 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Panthers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Panthers vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Panthers | -1.5 +165 | 6.5 -118 | -145 |
| Sharks | +1.5 -200 | 6.5 -102 | +120 |
Panthers vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Panthers vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sharks will cover the spread with 63.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+6.55 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in their last 4 games (+5.20 Units / 130% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 away games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+4.95 Units / 17% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 4 games (+4.90 Units / 84% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.05 Units / 20% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.15 Units / 64% ROI)
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Sharks vs Panthers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +130 |
| Brady Tkachuk (FLA) | +154 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +185 |
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +185 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +225 |
| Aleksander Barkov (Fla) | +230 |
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Panthers were undefeated (16-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .846
The Panthers were 33-9 (.786) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .718
The Panthers are 86-74 (.538) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers were 4-24 (.143) when trailing after the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .268
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Sharks are 9-22 (.290) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 56-103 (.352) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 34-82 (.293) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks are 19-38 (.333) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers scored on 6% of rush chances in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Panthers recorded 5.4 shots per game on the power play last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
The Panthers drew 93 penalties in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have drawn 176 penalties in the third period since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks scored on 30% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Sharks have scored 4 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Sharks are 9-22 (.290) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks scored on 10% of cycle chances last season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers had a .755 slot save percentage in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
The Panthers had a .799 slot save percentage last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828
The Panthers allowed opponents to score on 14% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Panthers had a .855 save percentage in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .886
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks have allowed 3.7 goals per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0
The Sharks have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks had a .801 slot save percentage in the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .839
The Sharks have allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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