| MATCHUP | Detroit Red Wings | San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-4-0 | 4-6-2 |
| Where | SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA | |
| When | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 8 points this season with a 3-6-2 record, and are 8-4 ATS and 8-4 in over/under. They have a 2-3-2 home record and a 2-3 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home win over the Avalanche and will face the Kraken, Jets and Panthers next.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring 23.08% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 4.36 goals per game and are killing 63.89% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads San Jose with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, while William Eklund follows with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Alex Nedeljkovic is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 2-2-1 record, with 3.60 GAA and .887 SV%. Yaroslav Askarov is the backup goalie and he has a 1-4-1 record, with 4.69 GAA and .844 SV%.
Detroit Red Wings Preview
The Red Wings have 16 points this season with a 8-4 record, and are 8-4 ATS and 6-3 in over/under. They have a 5-1 home record and a 3-3 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 2-5 road loss to the Ducks and will face the Golden Knights, Rangers and Blackhawks next.
Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 25.00% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 86.11% of their opponent’s power plays.
Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 17 points, 8 goals and 9 assists, while Alex DeBrincat follows with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 4-3-0 record, with 3.32 GAA and .875 SV%. Cam Talbot is the backup goalie and he has a 4-1-0 record, with 2.94 GAA and .897 SV%.
Detroit Red Wings @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: November 2, 2025
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last five games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Sharks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Sharks have won the first period in each of their last four home games against the Red Wings following a win.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Red Wings and Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between the Red Wings and Sharks have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 25 of the Red Wings’ last 26 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games following a home win.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- William Eklund has scored the first goal in three of the Sharks’ last four night games.
- Jeff Skinner has scored a goal in each of his last six home appearances against the Red Wings.
- William Eklund has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last seven games.
- Jeff Skinner has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 66.1% against the Red Wings (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank T31st in the league for goals against per game this season (4.17).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (65.79%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (86.11%).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
Red Wings vs Sharks Prediction
The Sharks won both meetings against the Red Wings last season, at home by 5-4 in overtime and on the road by 6-3. Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings and their last four meetings have gone over the total.
In this Red Wings vs Sharks Prediction, the Red Wings are coming as -185 road favorites. The Red Wings have been playing good hockey this season, but are 3-3 on the road and are playing their 4th straight game on the road. On the flip side, the Sharks are on the second leg of a home back-to-back and they won the Avalanche yesterday. I don’t trust either side in this matchup, but both teams have been playing high-scoring games this season, as they are 14-7 to the over combined. Sharks have the worst defense in hockey and are playing with their backup goalie today, while both teams have been very good offensively, scoring 6.7 goals per game combined. Take the over 6.5 in this one.