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Sharks vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Sunday, starting at 5:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sharks vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Sharks and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 71% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Sharks and Hurricanes each have a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sharks vs. Hurricanes odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+110) | -1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -320 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Hurricanes 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 | +110 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +260 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks +1.5 at the spread.
Sharks vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Sharks vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Seth Jarvis is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis a 39.9% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is an 8.0% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 29.3% |
| Will Smith | 26.9% |
| Jeff Skinner | 23.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 22.3% |
| William Eklund | 20.5% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 39.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 31.9% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 29.6% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 29.2% |
| Logan Stankoven | 25.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 5.2% |
| Will Smith | 5.1% |
| Jeff Skinner | 4.4% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 4.3% |
| William Eklund | 4.0% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 8.0% |
| Sebastian Aho | 6.2% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.5% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.3% |
| Logan Stankoven | 4.9% |
Sharks vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Hurricanes and Sharks at Lenovo Center is scheduled to start at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
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Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sharks vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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