San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning 2/7/23 – With both teams at opposite ends of this season’s standings, the San Jose Sharks will face the Tampa Bay Lightning. With only three wins in their last 10 games, the Sharks are at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a record of 15-25-11. The Lightning are at the top of the Atlantic Division with a record of 32-15-1. According to the NHL betting lines both teams are hoping to improve in the game and should prove successful.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amalie Arena
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds
Sharks
Moneyline: +250
Puckline: +1.5 (+105)
Total: 5.5 over (-188)
Lightning
Moneyline: -300
Puckline: -1.5 (-125)
Total: 5.5 under (+150)
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis
Despite their offense scoring 3.06 goals per match, the Sharks are experiencing a difficult season. Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier have combined for 51 goals and 72 assists, but the rest have been able to step up. Alexander Barbanov, Kevin Labanc and Nico Sturm have scored 28 goals and 45 assists, while defenseman Erik Karlsson added 16 goals to the offensive’s total. Erik Karlsson also has 50 assists. While the offense has been fantastic, the defense has been terrible, allowing 3.75 goals per match, including 21 goals in the five most recent games. Erik Karlsson and Matt Benning are the defensive point shareholders. However, the rest of the team has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on goal at will. James Reimer, the goaltender, has struggled with a 0.895 save rate and a 3.31 goals against average on 883 shots with an average of -9.6 goals.
The Lightning have a fantastic season, with their offense scoring 3.63 goals per match. Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov have combined for 72 goals and 111 assists, leading the top two lines. However, the rest of the offense is also great. Brandon Hagel, Alex Killorn and Nick Paul have combined for 49 goals, 52 assists, while defensemen Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev added 10 goals, 56 assists, and opened up the offense. While the offense has been outstanding, defense has improved to allow only 2.92 goals per match. Hedman, Sergachev combined have 5.3 defensive points shares and 175 blocked shots. Ian Cole and Erik Cernak combined have 4.2 defensive shares to increase the depth of the unit. Andrei Vasilevskiy, the goaltender, has performed admirably with a 0.918 save rate and a 2.51 goals-against on 1104 shots. With 14.3 goals saved over average,
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Sharks are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Sharks are 15-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Sharks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Sharks’ 23 last games at home.
The Lightning are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Lightning are 9-14 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Lightning’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 14 of Lightning’ 24 last games at home.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Free Pick
Although the Sharks may be looking to win the game, the most recent NHL betting trends believe the Lightning will prevail. A Sharks defense should not be able to stop the Lightning from finding the back of their net. With an advantage at home, the Lightning should win the game and cover their puckline.
Free Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (-125)
