San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/14/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+110) Red Wings (-130)

Little Caesars Arena is where the Detroit Red Wings (20-18-4) will meet the San Jose Sharks (13-26-6) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have San Jose at +110 and Detroit is opening at -130. The total is 6.

The San Jose Sharks were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-1 loss to the Wild in their previous contest . San Jose accrued 2 mins in the box in this outing. The Sharks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this loss. They also had 2 power play tries but didn't get a goal. In the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 37 shots they looked to score on.

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San Jose Sharks opponents have earned 138 power play opportunities (4th in the league) and have scored 30 goals in those chances. The Sharks so far have had 1,452 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. San Jose has tried 1,218 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.4%. While at even strength, the Sharks have given up 124 goals while scoring 90 on the offensive side of the ice. San Jose has tallied 134 power play chances and they have scored 24 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 17.91%. For the year, they have scored 32 points and their points percentage sits at .356. In relation to their scoring, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 114 goals (27th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have conceded 154.

The man in goal for this game is Yaroslav Askarov. In his professional hockey career, Askarov is sitting with 1 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .500. His save percentage is .914 for his 139 mins in the crease. Askarov has seen 70 shots taken against him and has accrued 64 saves. Opponents have been able to score 6 goals versus Askarov in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.59. He has a record of 1-1-0 and he started in 2 games. Askarov has taken the ice for 3 games during his NHL career.

Their last time out, Detroit opposed the Kraken in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the win by a final of 6-2. The Red Wings netted 6 goals of the 23 shots on goal they took. They had 5 power play chances in this contest and scored 3 out of those chances.

So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 120 goals, 44 points, and a points percentage of .524. They have allowed 133 goals to be scored by way of 99 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Red Wings are sitting with 84 goals at even strength and 36 goals (3rd in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 126 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 28.57%. Detroit has tried 1,069 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.23%, while allowing their opponents 1,227 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 69.09% on their oppositions 110 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.2%.

For the opposition you will find Cam Talbot defending the goal. Talbot is the owner of a career record of 255-185-44 and has played in 509 games. Talbot's quality start percentage comes out to 55.1% and he has accumulated 268 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accounted for 13,452 saves out of 14,734 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .913. Opponents are averaging 2.76 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,282 goals altogether. He was named a starter in 486 games and has been on the ice for 27,833 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose (+110)

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