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Sharks vs. Canucks prediction: Vancouver favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/27/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Vancouver Canucks will face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Rogers Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Canucks as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Canucks game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sharks vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Sharks and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Canucks a 58% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Canucks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -145 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Canucks -1.5 | +170 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | -145 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -125 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks -1.5 at the spread.
Sharks vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Sharks vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Celebrini a 42.5% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 42.5% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 31.2% |
| William Eklund | 25.3% |
| Collin Graf | 23.7% |
| Adam Gaudette | 21.5% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 32.8% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 32.3% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 30.9% |
| Marco Rossi | 29.0% |
| Evander Kane | 27.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 8.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.1% |
| William Eklund | 4.6% |
| Collin Graf | 4.2% |
| Adam Gaudette | 3.9% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 6.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.8% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.8% |
| Linus Karlsson | 5.7% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.6% |
Sharks vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Canucks and Sharks at Rogers Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Canucks, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sharks vs. Canucks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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