San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+285) Stars (-375)

The Dallas Stars (36-17-9) will compete against the San Jose Sharks (15-38-5) at American Airlines Center on Saturday. The moneyline on this matchup has San Jose at +285 and Dallas is sitting at -375. The total has been set at 7.

The San Jose Sharks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 6-4 loss against the Ducks in their previous contest . The Sharks had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the loss. In the game, they scored on 4 out of the 28 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 6 chances with extra men on the ice and netted 3 goals. San Jose accrued 12 penalty mins in this outing.

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San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 188 power play opportunities (14th in pro hockey) and have notched 48 goals in those chances. The Sharks so far have had 2,056 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .891. San Jose has tried 1,491 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.3%. While at even strength, the Sharks have surrendered 176 goals while notching 97 on the offensive side of the ice. San Jose has compiled 142 power play opportunities and they have scored 26 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 18.31%. For the current campaign, they have tallied 35 points and their points percentage sits at .302. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have racked up 123 goals (31st in the league) on the year and have given up 224.

The man in net for this game is Kaapo Kahkonen. Kahkonen has participated in 131 games throughout his NHL career. He has compiled a record of 48-62-14 and he started in 123 games. The opposition has been able to score 405 goals against Kahkonen in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.33. Kahkonen has had 3,993 shots against him and has recorded 3,588 saves. His save percentage currently is at .899 in his 7,302 minutes played. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Kahkonen has 62 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .504.

In their last contest, Dallas faced off against the Jets in a matchup where the Stars got the victory by a final score of 4-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Stars had 4 goals of the 36 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Dallas Stars have earned 220 goals, 81 points, as well as a points percentage of .653. They have granted a total of 186 goals to be scored by of a combination of 152 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars are sitting with 181 goals at even strength and 39 goals (15th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 175 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.29%. Dallas has attempted 1,919 shots (7th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.46%, while allowing the other team 1,849 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.91% on their oppositions 188 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.9%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jake Oettinger in goal. He has tallied 4,467 stops out of the 4,893 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .913. Oettinger has accrued a lifetime record of 100-45-23 and has participated in 177 games. He has made the start in 168 games and has been on the ice for 10,112 mins. Oettinger's quality start percentage sits at 56.5% and he has qualified for 95 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.53 goals per contest and he has relinquished 426 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (-375)

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