Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Odds Preview with Prediction

NHL betting odds interest swings to the Detroit Red Wings at San Jose battle on Saturday at SAP Center at San Jose as the Sharks try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Detroit Red Wings opened as 183 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3-2.4 result in favor of the Sharks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This season the San Jose Sharks are 23-14-2 overall while the Detroit Red Wings are 17-17-5. As for the totals, San Jose is 7-20-12 on the OU, and Detroit is 16-17-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Detroit injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 9 (San Jose Sharks) and the No. 27 (Detroit Red Wings) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits San Jose's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.54 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.79 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 15.87% while the Red Wings defense kills off 82.91% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Detroit was a 4-0 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Kings. They won as +197 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

The Sharks were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
  • Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
  • San Jose is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games
  • San Jose is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
  • San Jose is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games at home
  • San Jose is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Detroit at Chicago, Tuesday, January 10th
San Jose at Edmonton, Tuesday, January 10th

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