Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Detroit Red Wings (20-18-4) and the San Jose Sharks (13-26-6) at Little Caesars Arena sees the Red Wings favored at home (-192 moneyline odds to win) against the Sharks (+160). The game begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can tune in on ESPN+ to see the Red Wings play the Sharks.
Red Wings vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Favorite: Red Wings (-192)
Underdog: Sharks (+160)
Over/under: 5.5
Red Wings vs. Sharks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Sharks (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Red Wings 4 – Sharks 2
How to Bet on Red Wings vs. Sharks
Red Wings and Sharks Betting Trends
In 23 games this season, Detroit and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
San Jose’s games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 24 of 45 times.
The teams average 5.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.
Combined, these teams give up 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game’s over/under.
The Red Wings have a 4-6 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Sharks have been listed as an underdog 45 times this season, and won 13, or 28.9%, of those games.
Red Wings Stats & Insights
The Red Wings offense’s 120 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 24th in the league.
The Red Wings are ranked 19th in total goals against, giving up 3.2 goals per game (133 total) in NHL play.
The team is ranked 21st in goal differential at -13.
The Red Wings have an 11.2% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking eighth in the league.
The Red Wings have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 16.7 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.
In the last 10 contests, the Red Wings are 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that span.
Defensively, the Red Wings have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Sharks Stats & Insights
The Sharks have scored 114 goals this season (2.5 per game) to rank 27th in the league.
The Sharks’ 154 total goals given up (3.4 per game) rank 31st in the league.
Their 31st-ranked goal differential is -40.
The Sharks’ collective 9.4% shooting percentage ranks 27th in the league.
The Sharks have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
In the past 10 games, the Sharks are 2-7-1 (55.0% of possible points).
They are scoring at a 1.8 goals-per-game average (18 total) over that stretch.
Defensively, the Sharks have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.
Red Wings Key Players to Watch
Lucas Raymond has been a major player for Detroit this season, with 46 points in 42 games.
Dylan Larkin has 18 goals and 19 assists to total 37 points (0.9 per game).
Cam Talbot (10-9-2) has a 3.0 goals against average and a .901 save percentage (35th in the league).
Sharks Key Players to Watch
San Jose’s Mikael Granlund has recorded 25 assists and 11 goals in 43 games, good for 36 points.
William Eklund has made a big impact for San Jose this season with 31 points, thanks to nine goals and 22 assists.
San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 9-13-0 this season, amassing 565 saves and allowing 78 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league).
Red Wings vs. Sharks Injuries
Red Wings: Jeff Petry: Undisclosed (Out), Alex Lyon: Upper Body (Questionable)
Sharks: Klim Kostin: Lower Body (Out), Nikolai Kovalenko: Upper Body (Out), Alexander Wennberg: Illness (Questionable), Vitek Vanecek: Face (Out), Igor Chernyshov: Shoulder (Out), Logan Couture: Groin (Out)
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