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Devils vs. Sharks prediction: New Jersey favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/30/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Thursday.
The San Jose Sharks will take on the favored New Jersey Devils in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Devils as the most likely winner of the Devils vs. Sharks game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Devils vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Devils a 64% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Devils vs. Sharks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Devils | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+112) | +1.5 (-130) |
| Moneyline | -205 | +180 |
| Total | o6.5 (-122) | u6.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Devils vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | -130 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +180 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Devils vs. Sharks player props
Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Jack Hughes is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Hughes a 38.9% chance of scoring a goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 38.9% |
| Nico Hischier | 33.7% |
| Timo Meier | 31.1% |
| Seamus Casey | 29.1% |
| Jesper Bratt | 26.1% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 35.4% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 30.5% |
| Will Smith | 25.1% |
| William Eklund | 24.8% |
| Jeff Skinner | 23.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 7.8% |
| Nico Hischier | 6.7% |
| Seamus Casey | 5.9% |
| Timo Meier | 5.6% |
| Jesper Bratt | 4.8% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.0% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.2% |
| Will Smith | 4.7% |
| Jeff Skinner | 4.3% |
| William Eklund | 4.0% |
Devils vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Sharks and Devils at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
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Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Thursday.
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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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