Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Sharks vs. Red Wings NHL Odds
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(17-15-1) San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings(15-15-3)
Date: Wednesday, January 4th 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks +100 | Red Wings-105 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Red Wings -1.5 (+225) Sharks +1.5 (-245)
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
What’s up everyone it’s your boy Lavoie here back in action on the ice. I have been struggling mightily on the gridiron so I am going to try my luck on the pond with my favourite betting market in the business, NHL puck lines!
Been awhile since I have watched either of these team, both have actually been rising through the ranks as the season has gone on. So with the above info in mind let’s dig into this one.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks’ offensive metrics are pretty terrible this season. They are behind the eight ball in corsi for % at 46.6, meaning they are controlling the puck less than half of the time.
On the year they have scored a total of 93 goals against a total of 101 goals against which is why they began the season with a losing record.
In their last 10 games they are 4-6. And in their last game against the Penguins they got beat particularly bad 8-5 by a surging team in Pittsburgh.
They did make it more interesting after going down 6-1 initially but ultimately could not complete the comeback.
The Sharks have some pressing questions coming up. If they put together a run in the next 10-12 games they need to decide on what to do with Tomas Hertl who is an upcoming UFA, and will undoubtedly draw trade interest from contenders before the deadline.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are also 4-6 in their last 10 but have also began a quiet surge after coming out of the gate slowly. These teams have had a very similar trajectory this season.
In their previous matchup this season the Wings won 2-0. The Wings have now lost two straight and are going into this one hungry to get back on track.
The Wings have a really promising young roster as I have written about before here and are truly one of my favourite young teams to watch.
NHL Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose’s last 9 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Jose’s last 12 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit’s last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit’s last 11 games this season.
Free Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks NHL Prediction:
This is a really tight matchup for a few reasons and the lines reflect that I think. Both squads have somewhat different rosters in terms of average age and where they are headed as franchises but also are hopeful to push for the playoffs.
I like the Wings in this one though ultimately and the 1.5 puck line. The Sharks netminder Adin Hill is coming back from injury tonight for his first start which is concerning for them.
These teams are almost dead even in most offensive metrics. Shooting percentage for these teams are 9.4 for the wings good for 17th, and the Sharks are 9.5 for 16th.
This game feels like it will come down to the wire and whoever makes less mistakes, and so I just think that goaltending will be the downfall of San Jose tonight.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Red Wings Puckline 1.5 (+200)
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