In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Little Caesars Arena. Let’s take a look at a Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks pick.
Red Wings Figuring It Out?
The Red Wings got out to a slow start to the season, but they are playing really well heading into this game and they have won seven games in a row. In the last game against the Seattle Kraken the Red Wings were able to secure the 6-2 victory. Jaden Schwartz finished the game with zero goals and two assists. Erik Gustaffson scored a goal and added an assist. Patrick Kane finished a goal and added an assist. Cam Talbot was in goal and he played well saving 31 of the 33 shots that he faced.
The Red Wings are averaging 2.85 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 24th in the league. They are shooting 11.2 which is eighth best in the league. Talbot is expected to start in goal again and he sits with a 10-9-2 record and he is giving up 2.98 goals per game.
Why the Red Wings Will Beat the Sharks
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six night games.
- The Sharks have lost nine of their last 10 games following a loss.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in six of their last seven night games.
Sharks Continue to Struggle
The Sharks are continuing to struggle and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against the Utah Hockey Club, they ended up losing 2-1 and in the last game against the Minnesota Wild, they ended up losing 3-1. William Eklund scored a goal to help pace the Sharks, but the issue was that was the only goal. Yaroslav Askarov was in goal and he saved 19 of the 22 shots that he faced. The Sharks offense has been too inconsistent and they are going to need to get going early.
The Sharks are averaging 2.53 goals while their defense is giving up 3.42 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. They are averaging 27.67 shots per game which is 26th in the NHL. Mikael Granlund has scored 11 goals and added 25 assists so far this season. Yaroslov Askarov is expected to start in goal and they are going to need him to be lights out in this game.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last seven games as home favorites following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sharks’ last six games as underdogs following a home loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Sharks’ last five games as road underdogs.
Red Wings vs Sharks Prediction
It’s hard to bet against the Red Wings right now and we aren’t about it to do it. The Sharks are averaging 2.53 goals and the last two games the offense has been even worse. The Red Wings offense on paper isn’t much better, but as of late they have been impressive and they are going to have no issue here. The Red Wings are going to score three or four goals here and they will get the job done here. Back the Red Wings to get the job done here on the puck line.