San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 11/20/24

In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 20th, at the American Airlines Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Stars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose and Dallas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sharks and Stars. 

Can Sharks Build on the Last Game?

The Sharks haven’t had many positives this year so they have to build on the ones that they have. The Sharks scored five goals against the Detroit Red Wings and they ended up winning in overtime. William Ekulnad had a strong game scoring two goals. Mackenzie Blackwood saved 16 of the 20 shots that he faced. Overall this season the Sharks are averaging 2.5 goals while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. In the last game, the Sharks offense was good and they are going to need the offense to be good here. The Sharks will take on the Blues and Sabres after this one.

Stars Look to Bounce Back

The Stars in the last game faced off against the Anaheim Ducks and they didn’t play well enough with the defense. The Stars offense scored only two goals while the defense gave up four and that led to the defeat. Casey DeSmith wasn’t good enough and he stopped only 23 of the 27 shots that he faced. Two games ago the defense was better giving up only one goal and they need the defense to be better. The Stars are averaging 3.29 goals while their defense is giving up 2.35 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd in the league. The Stars will play against the Lightning and Hurricanes following this game.

Why the Stars Will Beat the Sharks

• The Sharks have lost 10 of their last 11 games at American Airlines Center.
• The Stars have won seven of their last eight games at American Airlines Center.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at American Airlines Center following a win.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at American Airlines Center following a home loss.
• The favorites have won the first period in five of the Stars’ last six games.

San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars Prediction

The Stars’ defense is going to get back on the right track here. Overall the Sharks are averaging only 2.5 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Stars are averaging 3.29 goals per game but I don’t think they are going to run up the score either. Neither team is scoring more than three goals and this game is going to stay under the total.