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Panthers vs. Sharks prediction: Florida favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [11/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Saturday.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the favored Florida Panthers lock horns with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Sharks game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Sharks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (-104) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +210 |
| Total | o6.5 (+106) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +210 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -120 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks +1.5 at the spread.
Panthers vs. Sharks player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Reinhart a 46.1% chance of scoring a goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the star is a 9.1% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 46.1% |
| Brad Marchand | 34.7% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 28.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 28.0% |
| Anton Lundell | 24.6% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 35.0% |
| Will Smith | 28.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 28.2% |
| Philipp Kurashev | 19.9% |
| Ethan Cardwell | 19.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 9.1% |
| Brad Marchand | 7.3% |
| Sam Bennett | 5.4% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.3% |
| Anton Lundell | 4.5% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.4% |
| Will Smith | 5.2% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.2% |
| Ethan Cardwell | 3.5% |
| Jeff Skinner | 3.5% |
Panthers vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Sharks and Panthers at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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