Game Details:
- Matchup: Florida Panthers (Visitors) vs. San Jose Sharks (Home)
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 10:10 PM EST
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
Odds:
- Moneyline: Panthers -245 | Sharks +198
Preview
The Florida Panthers travel to the West Coast for a late-night matchup against the struggling San Jose Sharks. The lopsided moneyline odds tell a clear story: the Panthers enter as heavy favorites, while the Sharks are significant underdogs on home ice. Florida is coming into this contest playing solid hockey, while San Jose is looking to find its footing amidst a challenging season.
Florida Panthers
The Panthers are rolling and have established themselves as one of the league’s formidable teams, justifying their -245 price tag. According to one projection, the Panthers are entering this game “off a solid 5” goal performance, indicating their offense is clicking and capable of putting up big numbers. While the provided search results do not list any significant injuries for the NHL’s Panthers (note: several results refer to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers), a clean bill of health would only further bolster their advantage. Florida has shown a tendency to play tight games even when heavily favored, but their offensive firepower will be tough for the Sharks to contain.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks face a daunting task against the visiting Panthers. While they are a considerable +198 underdog, they are not without some recent positives. The team is coming off a 6-1 victory over the Kraken in a recent contest, showing they have the potential for an offensive explosion.
However, injuries are a concern for San Jose. Forward Michael Misa was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury on November 4th and is considered week-to-week. Additionally, defenseman Nick Leddy has been on injured reserve with an upper-body issue, though he has recently returned to practice. His availability for Saturday’s game remains a question mark. Playing without key lineup pieces against a team of Florida’s caliber will be a major challenge.
Prediction
The Panthers’ potent offense against a struggling Sharks team is the key mismatch in this game. While San Jose recently showed signs of life with a 6-1 win, consistency has been an issue, and their injury situation only complicates matters. Florida is a deep, talented team that travels well and knows how to handle games where they are the heavy favorite.
The value on the Panthers’ moneyline at -245 is steep, but it reflects the high probability of a win. Expect Florida to control the pace of the game from the start and overwhelm the Sharks with their speed and skill.
Final Score Prediction: Panthers 5 – Sharks 2
Sources:
Panthers Injury Report | Carolina Panthers – Panthers.com
Florida Panthers Injury Status – ESPN
Packers-Panthers Injury Report | Oct. 29, 2025
Carolina Panthers Injury Status – ESPN
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