Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/18

The Dallas Stars are set to play against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. This NHL regular season game takes place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on NBCS.

The Stars hold a strong record of 22-7-5 and are ranked second in the Western Central Division. Meanwhile, the Sharks have a record of 17-14-3 and are fifth in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams will be looking to secure a win and improve their standings.

Stars vs Sharks Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks
• Venue: SAP Center
• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -215, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +179

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars recently had a win against the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 4-1. Casey DeSmith was strong in goal, making 27 saves on 28 shots. Top skaters included Matt Duchene, Wyatt Johnston, and Mikko Rantanen, each contributing with goals and assists.

In a game against the Florida Panthers, the Stars lost 0-4. They struggled with only 15 shots on goal and no goals scored. Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen were active in defense, with multiple blocks each.

Dallas also faced the Minnesota Wild, losing 2-5. Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen found the net, but it wasn’t enough. The Stars managed one power play goal and had 18 shots on goal in this game.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have been doing well in their recent games. They won against the Calgary Flames 6-3 at home. Macklin Celebrini and Barclay Goodrow each scored two goals in this game.

The Sharks also had a close win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 6-5 score. Tyler Toffoli was strong, scoring two goals and two assists. Macklin Celebrini also played well, adding one goal and two assists.

In their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sharks won 3-2. Alexander Wennberg led with one goal and two assists. The Sharks have shown strong performances in their last few games, with Celebrini and Wennberg as standout players.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -215 against the San Jose Sharks at +179. The Stars have strong stats with 112 goals and 204 assists, ranking them high. The projected score is Dallas 4, San Jose 2. Based on these numbers, the pick is for the Dallas Stars to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -112 and the under at -110. The Stars have a high number of power play goals and assists, indicating potential for scoring. The projected total is 6, matching the line. The recommendation is to take the over, expecting a high-scoring game.