San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/16

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The San Jose Sharks will visit the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The game is set for Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. This NHL regular season game brings together two teams with solid records.

The Sharks, coached by Ryan Warsofsky, have a record of 24-19-3. They rank 4th in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Red Wings, led by Todd McLellan, hold a 28-16-4 record and are 2nd in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams look to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Sharks vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks Puck Line +1.5 (-139), Detroit Red Wings Puck Line -1.5 (+114), San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +184, Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine -221, Over/Under 6.0 (-121/-102)

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals. In that game, Collin Graf and Pavol Regenda both had a goal and an assist.

Alex Nedeljkovic has been key in the net for the Sharks. He recorded 21 saves on 23 shots in the win over the Capitals. This season, he has played 21 games with 8 wins and 8 losses.

Macklin Celebrini is a standout player for the Sharks. He has played 46 games, scoring 24 goals and 47 assists. Celebrini also contributed with a goal and two assists in the win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have been showing strong performances recently. They have managed to secure four wins in their last five games. Their only loss was against the Boston Bruins, where they fell 3-0.

In their recent games, the Red Wings’ offense has been effective. They scored four or more goals in four out of their last five games. Players like Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Copp have been key contributors to their offensive success.

On the defensive end, the Red Wings have shown resilience. Cam Talbot has been a steady presence in goal, helping the team maintain strong performances. The team has also been effective in blocking shots, ranking first in the league with 808 blocks this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks. With a moneyline of -221 for Detroit, they are expected to come out on top. The projected score is Detroit 4, San Jose 2, supporting a pick for Detroit to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Given the projected score of 4-2 in favor of Detroit, the total points add up to 6. This suggests a bet on the over at 6.0 (-121) could be a good choice, considering both teams’ scoring and defensive stats.