In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 47 points this season with a 22-18-3 record, and are 29-14 ATS and 24-18 in over/under. They have a 12-8-3 home record and a 10-10 road record and are sitting 4th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road overtime win over the Kings, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home win over the Blue Jackets, a 7-3 home loss to the Lightning, and a 4-3 home shootout win over the Wild.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 19.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.49 goals per game and are killing 78.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 67 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, adding a team-high 43 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 16-10-1 record, with 3.44 GAA and .895 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8-2 record, with 3.07 GAA and .894 SV%.
Dallas Stars Preview
The Stars have 60 points this season with a 26-10-8 record, and are 18-26 ATS and 22-21 in over/under. They have a 12-6-3 home record and a 14-4-5 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Capitals, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road loss to the Hurricanes, a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Canadiens, and a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks.
Offensively, the Stars are averaging 3.41 goals per game and are scoring 29.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 81.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with 59 points, also leading the team in assists with 42, while Jason Robertson leads the team in goals with 25. Jake Oettinger is the starting goalie for the Stars, and he has a 16-8-4 record, with 2.76 GAA and .900 SV%. Casey DeSmith is the backup goalie and he has a 10-2-4 record, with 2.33 GAA and .916 SV%.
Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 16 games as road favorites.
- The Stars have lost the second period in four of their last five games.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last eight games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost eight of their last nine day games following an overtime win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four day games at SAP Center at San Jose after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Stars’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 14 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini ranks 1st in the league for multi-assist games (13) this season.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Roope Hintz has scored a goal in each of the Stars’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Stars’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- Wyatt Johnston ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Goals (15) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.49).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (31.2).
- The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.41).
- The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (29.55%).
Stars vs Sharks Prediction
The Stars have won both previous meetings against the Sharks this season, at home by 4-1 and on the road by 5-3. They have won their last 8 meetings and the over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Stars vs Sharks Prediction, the Stars are coming as -168 road favorites. The Stars have been the better team this season but they have been struggling lately, as they are 1-6 in their last 7 games. On the flip side, the Sharks have been playing good hockey and are 5-1 in their last 6 games, as their offense has been red-hot with 4+ goals in five of their last six games. Based on both teams’ recent form, I like the Sharks as home dogs, so take them on the moneyline for plus money.