San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Red Wings

The San Jose Sharks meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, January 16.

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-ice advantage when the Red Wings face the Sharks. You can currently get -141 about this happening which look like great odds.

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San Jose Sharks won their previous game 3-2. This victory at Capital One Arena against Washington Capitals was their fourth road win on the spin. Collin Graf, Pavol Regenda and Zack Ostapchuk scored one goal each.

Detroit Red Wings have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was on the road and a 3-0 loss occurred against Boston Bruins at TD Garden. They managed 24 shots on goal, with goalie Cam Talbot making 38 saves (.950).

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at SAP Center, with the Red Wings claiming the win. Beating the Sharks by a 3-2 scoreline. The Red Wings have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-1	3.6	.890	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

John Gibson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-9-1	2.8	.903	3
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 23.8% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 4.2 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, with Alexander Wennberg racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.76 goal against average with a .852 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 22.6 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.3%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Andrew Copp is next in line after registering 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.01 GAA with a .934 SV%, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Step into San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL clash, our pick is Detroit Red Wings to win in regulation time against inferior opposition and we think that the -141 represents an attractive bet on the 60-minute line.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Sharks vs Red Wings stats:

• Red Wings have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Red Wings have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Red Wings have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Red Wings have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sharks.

Red Wings 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 Shots -120

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the -120 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Macklin Celebrini Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+160

First

+1100

Assists

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 2 - 5 Red Wings

A 5-2 win in favor of the Red Wings is available at odds of +1200. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Red Wings

1-0

Sharks

+6000

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Sharks

+6600

Red Wings

+4000

2-1

Sharks

+1800

Red Wings

+1300

3-0

Sharks

+5500

Red Wings

+2400

3-1

Sharks

+2800

Red Wings

+1500

3-2

Sharks

+1100

Red Wings

+800

4-0

Sharks

+7500

Red Wings

+2500

4-1

Sharks

+2800

Red Wings

+1100

4-2

Sharks

+2400

Red Wings

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1300

Red Wings

+950

5-0

Sharks

+14000

Red Wings

+4000

5-1

Sharks

+5000

Red Wings

+1600

5-2

Sharks

+2900

Red Wings

+1200

5-3

Sharks

+3300

Red Wings

+1900

5-4

Sharks

+2400

Red Wings

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+2400

Red Wings

+6000

6-1

Sharks

+12500

Red Wings

+3300

6-2

Sharks

+6000

Red Wings

+2000

6-3

Sharks

+5000

Red Wings

+2200

6-4

Sharks

+6600

Red Wings

+4000

6-5

Sharks

+5500

Red Wings

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5500

Red Wings

+9000

7-1

Sharks

+5500

Red Wings

+5500

7-2

Sharks

+5500

Red Wings

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+10000

Red Wings

+4000

7-4

Sharks

+9000

Red Wings

+5000

7-5

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+9000

7-6

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+11000

8-0

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+14000

8-1

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+9000

8-2

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+8000

8-3

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+9000

8-4

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+9000

8-5

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+12000

9-1

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+14000

9-2

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+13000

9-3

Sharks

+13000

Red Wings

+15000

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San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You might not get rich backing Detroit Red Wings at -213. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 68% chance of winning this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +176.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -100.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Sharks

+176

Red Wings

-213

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+330

Tie

+340

Red Wings

-147

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-133

Red Wings -1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Favorite Alex DeBrincat is priced at +1000 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +135.

Player Goals

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

First

+135

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+160

Anytime

+1100

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

First

+200

Anytime

+1400

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

J.T. Compher (Red Wings)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Marco Kasper (Red Wings)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Pavol Regenda (Sharks)

First

+550

Anytime

+3500

Michael Misa (Sharks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Michael Rasmussen (Red Wings)

First

+650

Anytime

+4000

Mason Appleton (Red Wings)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Elmer Soderblom (Red Wings)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Axel Sandin Pellikka (Red Wings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Adam Gaudette (Sharks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

John Klingberg (Sharks)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4000

Ben Chiarot (Red Wings)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Zack Ostapchuk (Sharks)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+1400

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Pavol Regenda (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 22.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 10.2
• Faceoff Wins : 22.9
• Hits: 16.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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