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Penguins vs. Sharks prediction: Pittsburgh favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/18/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins will lock horns in the NHL at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Penguins as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Sharks predictions page.
Penguins vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Penguins and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Penguins a 58% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Sharks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+154) | +1.5 (-170) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +140 |
| Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Penguins vs. Sharks picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Sharks matchup is on the over/under.
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Penguins vs. Sharks player props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Sharks?
According to our model, San Jose's Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Celebrini a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star is a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 6.7% |
| Sidney Crosby | 6.6% |
| Rickard Rakell | 6.4% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.7% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.3% |
| Will Smith | 5.1% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 35.4% |
| Sidney Crosby | 35.1% |
| Rickard Rakell | 32.9% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 38.1% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 33.7% |
| Will Smith | 26.2% |
Penguins vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Sharks and Penguins at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Dimers' comprehensive preview of Saturday's Penguins vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Penguins, with a 58% 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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