Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 1/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (-186) Sharks (+150)

The San Jose Sharks (9-25-3) are hosting the Detroit Red Wings (17-16-4) at SAP Center on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Detroit at -186 and San Jose is at +150. The total is set at 7.

The Detroit Red Wings will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-3 defeat to the Bruins in their previous game. The Red Wings had a middle of the road offensive output in the loss. For the outing, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 30 shots they put on goal. They also had 6 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. Detroit accounted for 8 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Detroit Red Wings opponents have earned 128 power play tries (4th in professional hockey) and have scored 25 goals in those attempts. The Red Wings have had 1,185 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .892. Detroit has tried 1,106 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.8%. While at even strength, the Red Wings have surrendered 103 goals while getting 99 themselves. Detroit has accounted for 149 power play chances and they have added 32 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.48%. For the current campaign, they have scored 38 points and their points percentage sits at .514. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 131 goals (3rd in the National Hockey League) for the year and have surrendered 128.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Alex Lyon. During his career on the ice, Lyon has compiled 21 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .525. His save percentage currently is at .906 for his 2,511 mins on the ice. Lyon has seen 1,308 shots against him and has garnered 1,185 total saves. The opposition has scored 123 goals versus Lyon in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.94. He has amassed an overall mark of 21-15-5 and was named the starter in 40 games. Lyon has been in goal for 48 games throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, San Jose went up against the Avalanche in a matchup where the Sharks ended up losing by a tally of 3-1. The Sharks scored 1 goal of the 11 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play chances in this game and earned 1 out of those chances.

San Jose has attempted 934 shots (32nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.03%, while allowing the other team 1,318 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 74.22% on their opponents 128 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 88.6%. They have earned 98 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.39%. The Sharks have racked up 56 goals at even strength and 19 goals (24th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 150 goals to be scored by of a combination of 117 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the San Jose Sharks are sitting with 75 goals, 21 points, and a points percentage of .284.

On the other side of the ice you will find Mackenzie Blackwood protecting the net. He has accrued 4,723 saves out of the 5,228 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .903. Blackwood is the owner of a lifetime record of 69-71-20 and has played in 175 games. He has made the start in 164 games and has played 9,804 mins. Blackwood's quality start percentage sits at 51.8% and he has accumulated 85 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 3.09 goals per game and he has relinquished 505 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Detroit (-186)

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