Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday, January 10, 2026

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The NHL regular season brings a game between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks. The game takes place at the SAP Center. It is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM and will be aired on NBCS.

Dallas has a record of 26-10-8, placing them second in both their conference and division. San Jose holds a record of 22-18-3, ranking seventh in the conference and fourth in their division. Both teams aim to improve their standings with a win.

Stars vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -178, San Jose Sharks +149

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have had a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They secured a 4-1 win against the Washington Capitals, showing strong defense with only one goal allowed. Casey DeSmith played well, stopping 23 of 24 shots.

In another game, the Stars fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3. Despite scoring two power-play goals, they couldn’t keep up with the Hurricanes’ offense. Jason Robertson was a key player with one goal and two assists.

Overall, the Stars have struggled in other recent games, including close losses to the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 24 saves against the Canadiens, but it wasn’t enough. The team will look to improve in upcoming games.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have been on a roll recently, winning four of their last five games. They secured a close 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a strong performance from Macklin Celebrini with one goal and two assists. In their recent match against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Sharks took a decisive 5-2 victory, firing 36 shots on goal.

Macklin Celebrini has been a standout player for the Sharks this season. He has played 43 games, scoring 24 goals and earning 43 assists, totaling 67 points. Celebrini has also made his presence felt with 25 hits and 25 blocks on the ice.

In the goaltending department, Yaroslav Askarov has played 28 games, achieving 16 wins and making 730 saves. Alex Nedeljkovic has also contributed in 19 games with six wins and 463 saves. The Sharks have a solid presence in goal, helping them stay competitive in their recent games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win with a moneyline of -178. They have strong stats with 150 goals and 265 assists, both ranked 2nd in the league. The San Jose Sharks have a moneyline of +149 and rank lower in goals and assists. The projected score is Dallas Stars 4, San Jose Sharks 2. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Dallas Stars to win.

The total for this game is set at 6.5. The Stars have given up 115 goals, ranked 6th, while the Sharks have allowed 142 goals, ranked 21st. With the projected score at 6, this suggests a lower-scoring game. Therefore, the pick is to go with the under 6.5 at -112.