San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/20

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The San Jose Sharks are set to play the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL regular season game. The Sharks have a record of 25-20-3 and rank third in the Western Pacific Division. Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky will lead the team into this contest at Benchmark International Arena.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, with a record of 30-13-4, are at the top of the Eastern Atlantic Division. Under the guidance of Head Coach Jon Cooper, the Lightning will aim to secure another win at their home stadium. The game will be broadcast on NBCS on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Sharks vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • San Jose Sharks Puck Line: +1.5 (-105)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: -1.5 (-119)
    • San Jose Sharks MoneyLine: +242
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -302
    • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over: -108, Under: -113)

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks are heading into their next game with a mixed record from their recent outings. They had a strong win against the Florida Panthers, finishing 4-1, thanks to solid goaltending from Alex Nedeljkovic who saved 35 of 36 shots. In contrast, they struggled against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 4-2.

Top players like Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf have been making their presence known. Celebrini has accumulated 72 points in 48 games, showing his consistent contribution to the team. Graf has added 27 points in 47 games, providing valuable support on the ice.

The Sharks’ goaltending duo of Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic have been key in their recent performances. Askarov has 16 wins in 30 games, while Nedeljkovic has 9 wins in 22 games. Their combined efforts in goal will be crucial as the Sharks continue their season.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been performing well lately. They secured a strong 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 19 saves, allowing only one goal.

In their game against the St. Louis Blues, the Lightning lost 3-2. They managed to score both goals on the power play. Darren Raddysh contributed with two assists in that game.

The Lightning’s offense is supported by top skaters like Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel. Kucherov has 24 goals and 46 assists this season. Guentzel has added 21 goals and 28 assists to the team’s efforts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win the game against the San Jose Sharks. With a MoneyLine of -302, the Lightning have shown strong performance with 164 goals and 290 assists this season. The Sharks, with a MoneyLine of +242, face a tough challenge against the Lightning’s second-ranked goals against defense.

For the over/under, the line is set at 6.5. The Lightning have allowed only 113 goals this season, ranking them second in defense. Considering both teams’ defensive stats, the under 6.5 at -113 is a reasonable choice for this game.