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San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/16/26

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24-19-3
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28-16-4
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Sharks vs Red Wings Pickswise Expert Predictions

Puck Line Pick
DET Red Wings Win -1.5(+120)

The San Jose Sharks will take on the Detroit Red Wings Friday. The Sharks currently rank 7th in the Western Conference. The Sharks are also in fantastic form winning 7 of their last 9 games. They have also won 7 of their last 10 away from home. This is wild considering the Sharks ranked last place in the entire NHL last season. Where I start to question this form is when we consider that the Sharks rank last in the NHL in shots on goal. They are only averaging 25.3 shots per game but 3.13 goals. This is incredible efficiency but I am not sure they will find that same efficiency against a tough Red Wings club.

The Red Wings currently rank 3rd in the Eastern Conference and have won 4 of their last 5 games overall. Even more impressive, they have won 8 of their last 10 games in Detroit. The Red Wings currently rank 9th in shots on goal and have a 24.3% power play scoring percentage. This could be good news against the Sharks as they have given up 32 power play goals this season. On the other side of the puck, the Red Wings have only given up 10 goals over the past 5 games. This level of defense against a Sharks team that struggles to get shots is a recipe for success. Give me the Red Wings on the puck line.

Sharks vs. Red Wings Prediction: Red Wings -1.5 (+120) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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