The Florida Panthers (16-9-2) will host the San Jose Sharks (10-14-5) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday night in what appears to be a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.
The Panthers enter the contest riding high after winning four of their last five games, including an impressive 7-5 victory over Philadelphia where they showcased their explosive offense that's averaging 3.78 goals per game.
The Sharks, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from an 8-1 defeat to Tampa Bay, though they had won three straight games prior to that setback.
History strongly favors the home team, as Florida has won an remarkable 12 of their last 13 meetings against San Jose, including their most recent matchup which ended in a 5-3 Panthers victory.
The Panthers' dynamic duo of Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk, who have combined for 27 goals and 27 assists this season, will look to continue their hot streak against a Sharks defense allowing 3.48 goals per game.
As these teams prepare to face off in Sunrise, Florida, the question remains whether the Sharks can find a way to reverse their fortunes against a Panthers team that has consistently had their number in recent years.
Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks: who will win?
For tonight's Panthers vs Sharks matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 71.25% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Florida Panthers: 71.25% win probability
- Explosive offense (103 goals scored, 2nd highest in league)
- Strong recent form (WLWWW in last 5 games)
- Superior points accumulation (34 points in 27 games vs Sharks' 25 in 29)
San Jose Sharks: 28.75% win probability
- Poor defensive record (105 goals against, worst in league)
- Inferior win-loss record (10-14 compared to Panthers' 16-9)
- Lower scoring efficiency (81 goals in 29 games vs Panthers' 103 in 27)
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Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks odds
| Florida Panthers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -380 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +300 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 16 out of 27 matches this season.
- 2The San Jose Sharks have won 10 out of 29 matches this season.
- 3With 34 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4San Jose Sharks's 25 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks form
Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks head to head
Florida Panthers
100%
San Jose Sharks
0%
Nov 15, 2023
San Jose Sharks
3 : 5
Florida Panthers
Oct 24, 2023
Florida Panthers
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Feb 10, 2023
Florida Panthers
4 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Nov 4, 2022
San Jose Sharks
3 : 4
Florida Panthers
Mar 16, 2022
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Florida Panthers
Jan 29, 2022
Florida Panthers
5 : 4
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