Keep reading to see our Red Wings vs Sharks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Red Wings possess a 7-9-1 record so far.
- Detroit is 3rd in power play goals this season.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Sharks take on the Red Wings at 5-11-4.
- San Jose is 16th in power play goals this season.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
Red Wings vs Sharks Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.
Red Wings vs. Sharks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at San Jose Sharks
- Where: San Jose at SAP Center
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds DET -1.5, DET -147 | SJ +124 O/U 6.5
Red Wings Preview: Do the Red Wings Have What it Takes in San Jose?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 7-9-1 this season. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
Detroit fell behind early, allowing a goal at 11:39 in the first period. They responded with two goals in the second period, both from Dylan Larkin, to secure the win.
Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted two power-play goals in the second, bringing his season total to 6 and 7 goals. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, with his second goal coming at 5:22 in the second period.
The Red Wings recorded 23 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist of the season, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin's second goal.
Detroit's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut things down after that, leading to a 2-1 win over Buffalo. Goalie Cam Talbot finished with 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Sharks Preview: Can San Jose Secure a Home Victory?
San Jose dropped to 5-11-4 after a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was never threatened, as the teams combined for just 5 goals.
Nico Sturm put the Sharks on the board first, scoring at 17:23 in the second period. However, the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals before Mikael Granlund tied it up for San Jose at 18:43 in the third. Vancouver sealed the win with a goal at 19:34.
San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, scoring with 1:17 left in the third period to tie the game 2-2.
The Sharks managed 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and went without a power play goal.
Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal to the Canucks, which broke a 2-2 tie with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, and the Sharks’ defense finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Red Wings vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, San Jose has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- The last ten games that Detroit was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.
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Red Wings vs Sharks Free Pick
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