San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/19

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The San Jose Sharks will visit the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM. It will take place at the Amerant Bank Arena and air on NBCS.

San Jose comes into the game with a 24-20-3 record under coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Sharks rank fourth in the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Panthers hold a 25-19-3 record. Coach Paul Maurice leads Florida, which ranks seventh in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Sharks vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • San Jose Sharks Puck Line: +1.5 (-158)
    • Florida Panthers Puck Line: -1.5 (+127)
    • San Jose Sharks MoneyLine: +161
    • Florida Panthers MoneyLine: -195
    • Over/Under: 6.5
    • Over: 6.5 (-101)
    • Under: 6.5 (-122)

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a narrow win against the Washington Capitals with a score of 3-2. However, they faced a tough loss against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 4-2.

Key player Macklin Celebrini has been consistent, contributing with assists in several games. Tyler Toffoli also made a mark by scoring two goals in their win over the Dallas Stars. Collin Graf has shown his skill as well, netting goals in both recent wins and losses.

On the defensive side, the Sharks have been strong with blocks and hits, ranking 10th in blocks this season. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic has made significant saves, especially in the game against the Capitals. Despite some losses, the Sharks are holding a steady position with competitive plays.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have had a mix of wins and losses in recent games. They secured a 5-2 win against the Washington Capitals, showing strong performance with 31 shots on goal. Sam Bennett played a key role with one goal and two assists in that game.

Earlier, the Panthers faced a tough 9-1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. They managed only 16 shots on goal and couldn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities. Uvis Balinskis was the only player to score for the team in that game.

In another close game, the Panthers won 4-3 against the Buffalo Sabres. Carter Verhaeghe contributed three assists, while A.J. Greer scored twice. The Panthers recorded 32 shots on goal, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 20 saves to help secure the win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -195 against the San Jose Sharks. The Panthers have stronger goaltending, ranking 12th in goals against, compared to the Sharks’ 20th. The projected score is Panthers 4, Sharks 3. Based on these factors, the pick is the Florida Panthers to win straight up.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Sharks ranked 16th in goals and the Panthers 18th. The projected total score is 7. Given these offensive stats, the recommendation is to bet on the over at -101.