Who is favored to win in San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win with odds around 1.85 due to their strong recent form, including a 7-3 victory over the Sharks on January 3, 2026, at SAP Center where Nikita Kucherov scored and assisted four times, and a 13-game points streak topped by wins like 4-1 over Dallas on January 18, with Andrei Vasilevskiy in net. The Sharks sit at 24-20-3, struggling defensively, allowing 3.55 goals per game, while Lightning boast 30-13-4 and top Eastern Conference standing with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on January 21, 2026, which is 4:00 PM PT on January 20, 2026, at the venue in San Jose.
Where is San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning being held?
The game will be at SAP Center in San Jose, California, with a capacity of 17,562 seats, where Tampa Bay recently dominated the Sharks 7-3 on January 3, featuring high-scoring action from stars like Darren Raddysh's hat trick.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction & odds - who wins?
Tampa Bay Lightning are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.85 on DexWin, backed by their offensive firepower led by Kucherov (20 goals) and Hagel (19 goals, 6 game-winners), superior record of 30-13-4 versus Sharks' 24-20-3, and recent head-to-head dominance despite Sharks' key players like Macklin Celebrini in form.
What is the head to head record between San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
In their most recent meeting on January 3, 2026, Tampa Bay Lightning crushed San Jose Sharks 7-3 at SAP Center, with Lightning scoring 3 power-play goals and outshooting Sharks 26-22; Lightning hold a strong edge in recent form with an 11-game win streak recently ended but 13-game points streak intact.
