Islanders vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Mar 18, 2023

The San Jose Sharks square off with the NY Islanders in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Islanders vs. Sharks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Islanders vs. Sharks?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Islanders-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 60% chance of getting the W against the Sharks.

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Islanders vs. Sharks Game Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-150), Islanders -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Sharks +160, Islanders -185
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+105/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Islanders, with -150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +160. That means you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Islanders vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Islanders and Sharks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Anders Lee is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Lee an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Islanders star is a 38.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 8.2% probability
• Brock Nelson: 7.9% probability
• Bo Horvat: 6.4% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 4.7% probability
• Pierre Engvall: 3.6% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 8.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 6.1% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.6% probability
• William Eklund: 3.7% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 39.0% probability
• Anders Lee: 38.5% probability
• Bo Horvat: 32.1% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 24.8% probability
• Pierre Engvall: 18.9% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 37.6% probability
• Logan Couture: 29.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 28.6% probability
• William Eklund: 21.1% probability
• Alexander Barabanov: 19.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Islanders vs. Sharks on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Islanders vs. Sharks 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Sharks and Islanders at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Saturday March 18, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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