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Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are building momentum with consecutive wins against contenders. They’ll aim for a third straight victory Sunday night when they host the Detroit Red Wings at SAP Center. Puck drop is 8 p.m. ET on NBCS.
San Jose topped Colorado 3-2 in overtime Saturday after a 5-2 win over New Jersey, marking their best stretch of the season. Rookie Macklin Celebrini extended his points streak to seven games with six goals and seven assists, while Philipp Kurashev continues to produce on the top line.
Detroit enters 8-4-0 but fell 5-2 to Anaheim Friday, ending a three-game win streak. Alex DeBrincat scored in his fourth straight outing, and Dylan Larkin leads the team with 17 points in 12 games. The Red Wings’ early form has them back in the playoff conversation after a decade-long drought.
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Line Movement and Odds
Current odds from the NHL odds page list Detroit at -181 on the moneyline, with San Jose +149. The puck line is Detroit -1.5 (+139), San Jose +1.5 (-171). The total opened at 6.5 (Over -113, Under -108) and remains steady.
Sharp bettors hit Detroit early after the Sharks’ emotional OT win, while most public tickets lean toward San Jose as a live home dog. That split makes this a strong read for anyone studying market momentum through the Bettors Handbook
Matchup Breakdown
Detroit Outlook:
The Red Wings’ offense ranks among the league’s top 10 in goals per game and power-play percentage. Their puck movement through Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider creates consistent zone pressure. Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot has a .914 save rate and remains reliable on the road.
San Jose Outlook:
The Sharks’ young core is clicking. Celebrini’s creativity, combined with William Eklund’s speed, has energized a power play ranked fifth in the NHL. Defensively, they’re still inconsistent, but Yaroslav Askarov’s composure has anchored the net with a .935 save percentage over his last two starts.
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Injuries and Conditions
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report:
- Shai Buium (D) – Out, undisclosed
- Patrick Kane (RW) – Out, upper body
Full details available on the Detroit Red Wings injury page
San Jose Sharks Injury Report:
- Logan Couture (C) – Out, hip
- Ryan Ellis (D) – Out, back
- Adam Gaudette (C) – Out, upper body
- Nick Leddy (D) – Out, upper body
- Timothy Liljegren (D) – Questionable, upper body
- Carey Price (G) – Out, knee
- Ryan Reaves (RW) – Questionable, undisclosed
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Best Bets and Prediction
Detroit’s depth and special teams give them a slight edge, but San Jose’s energy and home ice make this closer than the odds imply.
ATS Trends:
- Detroit 6-4 straight up in last 10 games
- San Jose 2-1 on the puckline in their last three
- Over is 5-1 combined in both teams’ recent games
Projected Score: Red Wings 4, Sharks 3.
Best Bet: Detroit moneyline (-181).
Secondary Lean: Over 6.5 (-113).
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