- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Red Wings (-182) Sharks (+150)
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The Detroit Red Wings (8-3-0) are headed to SAP Center this Sunday, set to face off against the San Jose Sharks (3-6-2). The betting odds are favoring Detroit at -182, while San Jose stands at +150, with an over/under set at 6.5.
In their last game, the Red Wings turned in a solid performance, finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Kings. They demonstrated an average offensive effort, netting 3 goals on 27 shots. Additionally, they capitalized on 2 out of 3 power play opportunities, while accruing 8 penalty minutes.
Opponents of the Detroit Red Wings have so far accumulated 31 power play attempts, ranking 22nd in the NHL, scoring 4 goals during these chances. The Red Wings have faced 301 shots, achieving a save percentage of .887. On the offensive end, they have taken 302 shots with a shooting percentage of 12.6%. When at even strength, Detroit has allowed 30 goals while scoring 29, and they have scored 9 goals from 33 power play opportunities, giving them a power play percentage of 27.27%. The team currently holds 16 points, with a points percentage of .727. Overall, the Red Wings have netted 38 goals (ranked 10th in the NHL) and conceded 34 goals this season.
In goal for this matchup, expect to see John Gibson. In his professional career, Gibson has played in 512 games, holding a record of 208-219-63 and has started in 500 of those games. Opposing teams have scored 1,405 goals against him, and his career goals against average is 2.81. Gibson has faced 15,565 shots, making 14,160 saves for a save percentage of .910. His tenure includes 271 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .542.
In their last outing, San Jose faced the Devils and emerged victorious with a score of 5-2. The Sharks had 2 opportunities on the power play but failed to score during those attempts, landing 5 goals out of 28 shots on goal.
The Sharks have taken 285 shots this season (27th in the league) and hold a shooting percentage of 12.98%. They have allowed 341 shots against, with a penalty kill percentage of 63.89% across 36 power play chances faced. Their current save percentage is 85.9%. San Jose has secured 39 power play opportunities, translating to a 23.08% success rate, and they’ve scored 28 goals at even strength. However, they have also conceded 48 goals total, with 35 happening at even strength and 13 while short-handed. Overall, the Sharks have netted 37 goals this season, holding 8 points and a points percentage of .364.
On the flip side, it’s anticipated that Yaroslav Askarov will guard the net. Askarov’s opposition has averaged 3.55 goals per game against him, with a total of 71 goals conceded. His quality start percentage stands at 45.0%, with 9 quality starts in his NHL career. Askarov has started in 20 games, accumulating 863 minutes of ice time. His overall record is 6-11-3 across 22 games, making 536 saves from 607 shots for a save percentage of .883.
Which team will take home the win in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or the moneyline?
Recommendation: Take San Jose (+150) and under 6.5 goals
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