San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Lightning

The San Jose Sharks go up against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

The Sharks look vulnerable and our prediction is to side with the Lightning at -128 on the puck line. We need our selection to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.

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San Jose Sharks got the win in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph occurred on the road at Amerant Bank Arena when playing Florida Panthers. Will Smith was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was red hot in this one, making 35 saves (.972).

Tampa Bay Lightning have now achieved four straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at American Airlines Center when beating Dallas Stars 4-1. Brandon Hagel was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made a total of 19 saves (.950).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 7-3 in favor of the Lightning when they last played the Sharks, with the encounter taking place at SAP Center. The Lightning have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-1	3.6	.890	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-7-3	2.2	.915	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.7 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, with Alexander Wennberg recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.25 goal against average with a .860 save percentage.

The Lightning have 9 wins and 0 overtime loss, averaging 4.3 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 21.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 24.7 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.6%.

The top points scorer is Nikita Kucherov with 23 points, 9 goals and 14 assists, while Darren Raddysh is next best after registering 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 1.94 GAA with a .918 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our pick is to back Tampa Bay Lightning at -128 to overcome a -1.5 goal margin on the puck line. We think they’ll have too much for their opponents in this NHL game.

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Key Sharks vs Lightning stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Lightning in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Lightning in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Lightning in 6 of their last 10 games against Sharks.

Lightning -1.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 2 - 5 Lightning

The Lightning are available at +1100 to win by a 5-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Lightning

1-0

Sharks

+7500

Lightning

+5500

2-0

Sharks

+7500

Lightning

+4500

2-1

Sharks

+2200

Lightning

+1500

3-0

Sharks

+6000

Lightning

+2400

3-1

Sharks

+3000

Lightning

+1600

3-2

Sharks

+1300

Lightning

+850

4-0

Sharks

+9000

Lightning

+2400

4-1

Sharks

+3300

Lightning

+1100

4-2

Sharks

+2500

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1400

Lightning

+1000

5-0

Sharks

+1400

Lightning

+3500

5-1

Sharks

+6000

Lightning

+1400

5-2

Sharks

+3300

Lightning

+1100

5-3

Sharks

+3500

Lightning

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+2500

Lightning

+1800

6-0

Sharks

+2500

Lightning

+5000

6-1

Sharks

+13000

Lightning

+2500

6-2

Sharks

+6600

Lightning

+1700

6-3

Sharks

+5000

Lightning

+2000

6-4

Sharks

+6600

Lightning

+3500

6-5

Sharks

+5500

Lightning

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5500

Lightning

+7500

7-1

Sharks

+5500

Lightning

+4500

7-2

Sharks

+5500

Lightning

+4000

7-3

Sharks

+10000

Lightning

+3400

7-4

Sharks

+9000

Lightning

+4500

7-5

Sharks

+13000

Lightning

+9000

7-6

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+10000

8-0

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+11000

8-1

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+7000

8-2

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+6600

8-3

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+7500

8-4

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+7500

8-5

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+11000

9-1

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+11000

9-2

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+11000

9-3

Sharks

+12500

Lightning

+12000

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San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You might not get rich backing Tampa Bay Lightning at -313. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 76% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +245 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

Sharks

+245

Lightning

-313

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+390

Tie

+400

Lightning

-182

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

+104

Lightning -1.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-112

Over 6.5

-108

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 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 3.70 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 14.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.1
• Hits: 16.3
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.7

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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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