Sharks vs Lightning Prediction

The San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Amalie Arena. 

Sharks Look for First Win

The Sharks come into this game with an 0-5-1 record overall and they have been awful heading into this game. In the last game against the Florida Panthers, the Sharks scored only a goal and they ended up losing by two goals. The Sharks on the season are averaging 1.33 goals while their defense is giving up 3.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the NHL and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. Tomas Hertl has scored one goal and added four assists. 

Sharks Betting Trends

• The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 night games.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games.
• The favorites have won the third period in 10 of the Sharks' last 11 games.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Sharks' last six Thursday night games.

Lightning Look for Second Straight Win

The Lightning come into this game with a 3-2-2 record overall and they are coming off a victory in the last game. The Lightning’s defense gave up zero goals to the Carolina Hurricanes and that was enough for the three goal victory. Brayden Point scored one goal and added another assist. The Lightning are averaging 3.29 goals while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. Nikita Kucherov is having a strong season and so far he has scored six goals and added four assists. 

Lightning Betting Trends

• The Lightning have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Lightning have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Amalie Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Lightning have won the first period in each of their last four games at Amalie Arena.
• The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Lightning's last four games following a home win.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Sharks are averaging only 1.33 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Lightning are averaging 3.29 goals per game and they are going to score at least five goals here. The Sharks aren’t going to finish with more than goal, and that is going to be the difference here as the Lightning are going to win this game with ease. Back the Lightning on the puck line. 

Shane’s PickTampa Bay Lightning -1.5