The San Jose Sharks (25-20-3) and Tampa Bay Lightning (30-13-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Lightning are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-110o / -110u). The Lightning are a -300 favorite to win outright, while the Sharks are +240 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sharks vs. Lightning predictions and NHL picks.
Sharks vs. Lightning Odds, Pick
| Sharks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -100 | 6.5 -110o / -110u | +240 |
| Lightning Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -120 | 6.5 -110o / -110u | -300 |
Sharks vs. Lightning Spread: Lightning -1.5 (-120 ), Sharks +1.5 (-100)
Sharks vs. Lightning Over/Under: 6.5 (-110o / -110u)
Sharks vs. Lightning Moneyline: Sharks +240, Lightning -300
Sharks vs. Lightning Preview
This system backs NHL moneyline visitors from the Mountain or Pacific regions when they play in the Eastern zone during the regular season as underdogs coming off a win. Early in the calendar, these trips are less punishing because legs are fresh, travel plans are smooth, and body clocks have not settled into rigid routines, so the edge that late-season travel gives to hosts is not yet present.
The market still prices a dated belief that west to east hurts performance, which leaves the road dog undervalued. A recent win signals form and confidence across lines and special teams, traits that travel well when fatigue is low.
In this setting, the western visitor is more likely to exceed expectations and turn a mispriced road number into a profitable result.
Sharks vs. Lightning Prediction
