In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 2nd at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 4-6-2 this season after they defeated Colorado in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. San Jose blew a 2-1 lead in the second inning, but they were able to lock down defensively and get the win in overtime. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 38-23, won 50.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini and Kurashev (2), while Askarov stopped 37 out of 38 shots, which was a .974 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Devils by a score of 5-2, but did lose to the Kings by a score of 4-3 before that. The Sharks have won three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 10 points. San Jose has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 4.36 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 63.9% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with seven goals and 11 assists, while William Eklund has added five goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 2-2-1 with a 3.60 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 8-4-0 this year after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Detroit cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but allowed two goals in the third to seal the loss. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 32-30, won 64.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat and Raymond, while Gibson stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Kings by a score of 4-3 and the Blues by a score of 5-2. The Red Wings have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for first in the Atlantic standings with 16 points. Detroit has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 25.0% on the power play and 86.1% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Larkin has led Detroit with eight goals and nine assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added four goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 4-2-0 with a 3.32 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Red Wings and Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between the Red Wings and Sharks have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 25 of the Red Wings’ last 26 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games following a home win.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Jeff Skinner has scored a goal in each of his last six home appearances against the Red Wings.
- William Eklund has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last seven games.
- William Eklund has scored the first goal in three of the Sharks’ last four night games.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
Sharks vs Red Wings Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win, but they will be on a back to back, after winning in overtime on Saturday. The Sharks are 2-3-2 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 3-3-0 on the road. Detroit has also won three of their last four games and even though they lost their last game against Anaheim, they did play pretty well. The Sharks have played better defense in their last two games, but I still don’t trust their defense or goaltending. Take the Red Wings by at least two goals here.