Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Oct 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Sharks

The Florida Panthers square off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, October 1.

When the Panthers and the Sharks go head-to-head, there is -102 on offer that Over 6.5 are scored in total. This represents great value.

Florida Panthers won their previous game by a 1-0 (OT) scoreline. It was on the road against Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Jacob Markstroem stopped 15 shots, with Gustav Forsling the only player to find the net.

San Jose Sharks won their last game 6-1. This was a road victory at Canada Life Centre against Winnipeg Jets. Macklin Celebrini recorded 3 points, featuring 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic had a great game and ended up with 25 saves (.962).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks have beaten the Panthers in the last two encounters. A 3-1 victory at SAP Center was followed by a 4-1 win at Amerant Bank Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Panthers wins.

Starting Goalies

Akira Schmid (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	16-10-6	2.6	.893	2

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 3.1 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Mackie Samoskevich is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with A.J. Greer recording 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Daniil Tarasov have a 2.89 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.

The Sharks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.4 shots on goal, with a 17.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.4%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while William Eklund is next best after having 9 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.36 GAA with a .862 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value for this NHL encounter as we expect the lamp to be lit at least seven times. It means that Overs could be on the cards and that is available at -102.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Panthers vs Sharks stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Panthers games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Panthers games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Sharks games.

Over 6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you place a Total bet. The sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 3 - 5 Sharks

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Sharks to win 5-3. We can’t pass up the odds of +2200 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Sharks

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Sharks

+6000

2-0

Panthers

+3500

Sharks

+5000

2-1

Panthers

+1300

Sharks

+1500

3-0

Panthers

+2400

Sharks

+4500

3-1

Panthers

+1400

Sharks

+1900

3-2

Panthers

+900

Sharks

+950

4-0

Panthers

+3300

Sharks

+6600

4-1

Panthers

+1300

Sharks

+1900

4-2

Panthers

+1300

Sharks

+1600

4-3

Panthers

+1000

Sharks

+1050

5-1

Panthers

+2200

Sharks

+3500

5-2

Panthers

+1400

Sharks

+2000

5-3

Panthers

+1700

Sharks

+2200

5-4

Panthers

+1500

Sharks

+1600

6-2

Panthers

+2800

Sharks

+4500

6-3

Panthers

+2200

Sharks

+3500

6-4

Panthers

+4000

Sharks

+5000

6-5

Panthers

+4000

Sharks

+3500

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Florida Panthers vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this game, Florida Panthers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -152 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +126 about the underdogs.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -102.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Panthers

-152

Sharks

+126

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+102

Tie

+325

Sharks

+210

Puck Line

Panthers -1.5

+164

Sharks +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 3.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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