San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars NHL Betting Prediction

NHL San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction 10/15/2024

The San Jose Sharks (0-1-1) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (3-0-0) on Tuesday, October 15th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on NBCS. The Stars are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Ducks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

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The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Jose dropped to 0-1-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Ducks. The game was scoreless until the third period, when Anaheim netted two goals, the second coming with 1:35 left. The Sharks, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.

Defensively, the Sharks held the Ducks scoreless through two periods, but Isac Lundestrom broke the tie at 9:00 in the third. Trevor Zegras added an empty-netter at 18:25. San Jose managed 30 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net.

The Dallas Stars Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Stars moved to 3-0-0 this season. Dallas, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.

Both of the Stars’ goals came in the first period, with Sam Steel scoring at 3:43 and Wyatt Johnston adding another at 16:30. Dallas’ defense held Seattle scoreless, as Casey DeSmith stopped all 25 shots he faced.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

San Jose’s offense struggled to find the back of the net in their 2-0 loss to the Ducks. The Sharks took 30 shots on goal but were unable to convert, marking their first shutout of the season. They had 13 giveaways, which didn’t help their cause.

After scoring three goals in their season opener, the Sharks were held scoreless in this game. They went 0-for-4 on power play opportunities.

Stars Offense Breakdown

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Dallas took 23 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston each scoring their first goals of the season. Steel’s goal came 3:43 into the first period, followed by Johnston at 16:30.

The Stars recorded 13 giveaways and didn’t score again after the first period. Logan Stankoven picked up his fourth assist of the season on Johnston’s goal.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks held the Ducks scoreless through two periods, but they gave up two goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Vitek Vanecek made 28 saves, posting a 96.6% save percentage. The Sharks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 13 hits.

Dallas Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Stars will look to carry over their strong performance from their last game, where they shut out the Kraken. Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Stars’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 13 hits, and 14 blocks.

Sharks vs Stars Trends

  • Across their five previous road games, San Jose has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Dallas has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
  • Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Sharks vs Stars Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Stars are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -366, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Stars victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


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