San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Red Wings face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Red Wings as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:
- With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.
- Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)
Are the Sharks Ready for a Road Win?
The Sharks dropped to 13-26-6 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
San Jose took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three straight goals. Mikael Granlund tied it in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
San Jose’s offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks, netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund later tied the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third, marking his sixth goal of the year.
The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways. Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal, while William Eklund added his seventh assist of the season.
San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks, with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense finished with 6 takeaways, 21 hits, and 22 blocks.
Do the Red Wings Stand a Chance at Home?
Detroit improved to 20-18-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings fell behind in the first period but responded with two goals in the second to secure the victory.
As -1.5 goal favorites, the Red Wings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 goals fell well short of that mark.
Dylan Larkin was responsible for both of Detroit’s goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, bringing his season total to 6 and 7 goals. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, with his two scores coming on power plays.
The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They turned the puck over 15 times before finally getting on the board 12:11 into the second period.
Cam Talbot’s 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage helped the Red Wings secure a 2-1 win over the Sabres. Detroit’s defense also contributed with 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they allowed was a short-handed score by Alex Tuch in the first period.