San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup

Read our Sharks vs Lightning pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Tampa. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Sharks take on the Lightning at 10-13-5.
  • San Jose is 14th in power play goals this season.
  • The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
  • The Lightning are set to host the Sharks at 12-9-2.
  • The Lightning are are averaging 3.7 goals per contest so far.
  • The Lightning are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jets.

Sharks vs Lightning Preview

Betting on today's Sharks and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Lightning being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Sharks.

Sharks vs. Lightning Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Where: Tampa at Amalie Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 5th
  • Betting Odds TB -1.5, SJ +217 | TB -264 O/U 6.5

Sharks Preview: Will the Sharks Come Through as Road Underdogs?

San Jose fell to 10-13-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 5.

San Jose took the lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals. The Sharks managed to tie it up in the third, but the Canucks scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Nico Sturm scored first for San Jose, netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal of the year, tying the game 2-2 at 18:43 in the third period.

San Jose recorded 16 giveaways and didn’t score on the power play. Tyler Toffoli earned his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal, while William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season.

Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Lightning Preview: Can the Lightning Hold Strong at Home?

The Lightning fell to 12-9-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Tampa Bay led 2-0 early, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different Lightning players found the net in the loss.

Tampa Bay found the net four times in their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov, who now has 10 goals this season, scored in the third period to tie the game 4-4.

The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and added their final goal at the 13:09 mark of the third period.

Tampa Bay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up seven goals on 32 shots from the Jets. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves but finished with a save percentage of 84.4%. After tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning allowed three straight goals, including two empty-netters.

Sharks vs Lightning Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, San Jose has an puck line mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Lightning offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Tampa Bay posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Lightning have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, San Jose has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.

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