In this NHL regular season preview between Sharks and Stars, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Sharks have a 6-10-4 so far this season.
- The Sharks are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
- The Stars play host to the Sharks with a 11-6-0 record.
- Dallas are currently 8th in assists this season..
- The Stars are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
Sharks vs Stars Preview
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Sharks.
Sharks vs. Stars Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars
- Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds DAL -1.5, SJ +337 | DAL -428 O/U 6
Sharks Preview: Can San Jose Grab a Win on the Road?
San Jose's 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 6-10-4. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
The Sharks took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied the game for San Jose in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
Despite taking 23 shots on goal, the Sharks only managed to score twice in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd. San Jose was held scoreless in the first period before Sturm got them on the board 2:37 into the second.
Granlund’s goal came with 1:17 left in the game, tying the score at 2-2. The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.
Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, but the Sharks' defense faltered late, giving up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. They had previously allowed goals at 14:41 of the 2nd period and 15:38 of the 3rd. San Jose's defense finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Stars Preview: Will Dallas Win at Home?
Dallas fell to 11-6-0 after a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals to secure the win.
Dallas fired 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Florida. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.
Dallas was held scoreless in the first period before getting both of their goals in the second, with the second coming at the 11:22 mark. The Stars had 32 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Stars will be looking for a stronger performance after giving up four goals to the Panthers, including two in the third period. Casey DeSmith posted a save percentage of 87.5% on 24 shots from Florida. The Stars' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.
Sharks vs Stars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Stars have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Stars have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, San Jose has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
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