San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/23
The Sharks and Red Wings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Red Wings as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 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 Thursday, December 7th.
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)
Is a Road Win Possible for the Sharks?
In their 26 games, the Sharks have a 7-17-2 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 5-6-2 record, and their record on the road is 2-11-0. This record has them sitting 8th in the Western Pacific division and 15th in the Western conference.
When it came to the puck line, San Jose have posted a 10-16 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 3-10, while they are 7-6 at home. For the season, San Jose’s games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Sharks have an over/under record of 9-15-2.
Across their last three road contests, San Jose has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 5 goals per game.
The Sharks come into the game scoring an average of 2 goals per game, putting them 31st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 31st in the league. So far this year, the Sharks are 0-0 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 7-17 in games with fewer shots on goal.
San Jose’s leading scorer is Tomas Hertl. So far, he has 7 goals which is 117th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 14 assists so far.
Defensively, the Red Wings come into the season ranked 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 30.4 shots per game against Detroit. For the season, they are ranked 9th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.
Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gets the start and has made 16 starts this season. His record at this point is 3-11, and his save percentage is 89.9%.
Does Detroit Have a Shot at a Home Win?
As they head into their game vs. the Sharks, the Red Wings have a 14-7-3 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 8-3-2, and they have 6-4-1 mark on the road. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 4th in the Eastern conference.
Regarding the puck line, Detroit comes in with a 16-8 record. On the road against the puck line, they are 8-3, while their home record is 8-5. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Detroit is 6.8. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.4. The Red Wings come in with an over/under record of 14-10-0.
The Red Wings are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
On the offensive side, the Red Wings are scoring an 3.8 goals per game this season, ranking 2nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 22nd in the league. The Detroit offense is ranked 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 15th in the NHL.
Detroit’s leading goal scorer is Alex DeBrincat. So far this season, he has 13 goals, placing him 13th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, DeBrincat has 11 assists this season.
The Red Wings defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Detroit. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 9th with 2 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Ville Husso has started 13 games this season. His current record stands at 8-4, and his save percentage is 89.1%.