The Tampa Bay Lightning (30-13-4) take on the San Jose Sharks (25-20-3) at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1 in their most recent game, while the Sharks are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Tuesday’s hockey action.

In the past 10 outings for the Sharks (7-3-0), their offense has scored 36 goals while their defense has allowed 35 goals. They have recorded 33 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (27.3%).

Lightning vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Lightning 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-302)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning have a 30-13-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
Tampa Bay is 7-7-2 (16 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Lightning recorded only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Tampa Bay has scored two goals in 11 games this season (3-5-3 record, nine points).
The Lightning have scored at least three goals in 30 games (26-4-0, 52 points).
In the 15 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-3-2 record (22 points).
In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 13-9-3 (29 points).
The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 16-4-1 (33 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (25-20-3 overall) have posted a record of 11-3-14 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
San Jose has earned 28 points (13-4-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has five points (2-5-1) when scoring two goals this season.
The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 48 points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 23 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 6-6-0 (12 points).
The Sharks’ opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Sharks went 18-14-3 in those matchups (39 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Lightning vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning play Sharks.