San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 11/20/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+132) Stars (-160)

The Dallas Stars (11-6-0) will compete against the San Jose Sharks (6-10-4) at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. The line on this matchup has San Jose at +132 and Dallas is sitting at -160. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The San Jose Sharks had a good night with a 5-4 win over the Red Wings in their previous game. San Jose tallied 6 mins in the box in this contest. In addition, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. The Sharks had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the win. While out there on the ice, they scored on 5 out of the 34 shots they launched.

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In regard to scoring goals, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 50 goals (23rd in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 68. For the current campaign, they sit with 16 points and their points percentage is sitting at .400. San Jose comes into tonight with 63 power play chances and they have tallied 11 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 17.46%. While playing at even strength, the Sharks have surrendered 54 goals while earning 39 themselves. San Jose has taken 556 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.0%. The Sharks so far have had 672 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .899. San Jose Sharks opponents have tallied 70 power play opportunities (2nd in the league) and have scored 14 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Mackenzie Blackwood. In his professional hockey career, Blackwood has accounted for 104 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .533. His save percentage is at .904 during his 11,028 mins on the ice. Blackwood has seen 6,249 shot attempts against him and he has 5,651 saves. The opposition has racked up 598 goals versus Blackwood in his professional career and his goals against average is 3.25. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 79-87-25 and got the start in 195 games. Blackwood has played in 208 matchups throughout his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Dallas faced off against the Ducks in an outing where the Stars ended up losing by a final score of 4-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Stars netted 2 goals of the 36 shots on goal they were seeking.

For the season, the Dallas Stars have notched a total of 56 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .647. They have allowed 40 goals to be scored by way of 32 goals at even strength and 8 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars have tallied 47 goals at even strength and 9 goals (24th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 52 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 17.31%. Dallas has put up 536 shots (17th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.45%, while allowing the other team 455 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 84.00% on their oppositions 50 power play chances, and their save percentage is 91.2%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jake Oettinger in the crease. Oettinger has amassed a career record of 122-51-23 and has been in goal for 205 games. Oettinger's quality start rate is 59.2% and he has 116 quality starts in his hockey career. He has racked up 5,120 stops out of the 5,607 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .913. Teams are averaging 2.64 goals per contest and he has conceded 487 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 196 games and has played 11,070 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose (+132)

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