Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Sharks

The Dallas Stars square off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 10.

We’re keeping our prediction simple which is the Stars to claim a victory in regulation time. They should have the upper hand over the Sharks and the 3-Way Moneyline offers a tempting -110.

Dallas Stars triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Washington Capitals were beaten 4-1 at Capital One Arena. Wyatt Johnston was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Casey DeSmith was red hot in this one, making 23 saves (.958).

San Jose Sharks won their last game 4-3 (OT), making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Crypto.com Arena against Los Angeles Kings. Macklin Celebrini recorded 3 points which includes 1 goal and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars triumphed 5-3 when they last played the Sharks. This head-to-head was played at SAP Center. The Stars have won eight on the spin against the Sharks. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Casey DeSmith (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-7-5	2.4	.908	1
23/24	12-9-4	2.89	.895	1

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-13-4	3	.893	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have been giving up 3.3 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.

Mikko Rantanen is the top points scorer with 15 points, 3 goals and 12 assists, with Jason Robertson recording 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 3.62 goal against average with a .877 save percentage.

The Sharks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 20 points, 8 goals and 12 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next in line after having 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.03 GAA with a .873 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Our Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Dallas Stars on the 60-minute line, with our pick made with confidence and there is -110 available that they win this NHL encounter in regulation time.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Stars vs Sharks stats:

• Stars have won 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Sharks have lost their last 8 games against Stars.

Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5 Assists -189

Mikko Rantanen (Stars) has recorded at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. He is certainly capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists wager, with appealing odds of -189 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 6 - 3 Sharks

There are betting odds of +2200 that the Stars land a 6-3 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Sharks

1-0

Stars

+6000

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Stars

+5000

Sharks

+6600

2-1

Stars

+1600

Sharks

+1900

3-0

Stars

+3300

Sharks

+5000

3-1

Stars

+1800

Sharks

+2500

3-2

Stars

+850

Sharks

+1000

4-0

Stars

+3500

Sharks

+6600

4-1

Stars

+1400

Sharks

+2400

4-2

Stars

+1400

Sharks

+1900

4-3

Stars

+900

Sharks

+1100

5-0

Stars

+5500

Sharks

+11000

5-1

Stars

+2000

Sharks

+4000

5-2

Stars

+1300

Sharks

+2200

5-3

Stars

+1900

Sharks

+2500

5-4

Stars

+1600

Sharks

+1900

6-1

Stars

+4000

Sharks

+9000

6-2

Stars

+2200

Sharks

+4500

6-3

Stars

+2200

Sharks

+3500

6-4

Stars

+3500

Sharks

+5000

6-5

Stars

+4000

Sharks

+4500

7-1

Stars

+6600

Sharks

+14000

7-2

Stars

+5500

Sharks

+11000

7-3

Stars

+4000

Sharks

+7000

7-4

Stars

+5000

Sharks

+7000

7-5

Stars

+8000

Sharks

+10000

7-6

Stars

+9000

Sharks

+10000

8-4

Stars

+8000

Sharks

+12500

8-5

Stars

+11000

Sharks

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Dallas Stars are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -164. San Jose Sharks are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -128.

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Moneyline

Stars

-164

Sharks

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

-108

Tie

+335

Sharks

+230

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+138

Sharks +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+104

Over 6.5

-128

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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