San Jose Sharks vs
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Dallas Stars Favored to Dominate San Jose Sharks with Strong Defense and Goaltending

The San Jose Sharks will be facing off against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center, with San Jose holding a record of 0-1-1 and Dallas boasting a perfect 3-0-0 record. Dallas won all three matchups between these teams last season. The game is set to start at 8 PM EST, with Dallas opening as the betting favorite at -355 and the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +286 | Stars -355
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+108) | Stars -1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 78%.

San Jose vs Dallas Stats

San Jose Sharks

San Jose's recent game against the Anaheim Ducks ended in a 2-0 loss, with Vitek Vanecek stopping 28 of 29 shots faced. The Sharks struggled offensively last season, ranking 31st in goals per game and last in shots per game. Mikael Granlund led the team with 60 points. Despite starting the season strong with four goals in their first game, San Jose failed to score in their second game. Macklin Celebrini was placed on IR due to a lower-body injury. Defensively, the Sharks also struggled last year, ranking last in goals against and shots against per game. MacKenzie Blackwood had a record of 10-25-4 with a 3.45 GAA and .899 SV%. In the first start of the year, Blackwood allowed five goals on 40 shots. Vitek Vanecek got the start in the second game, stopping 28 of 29 shots faced. The power ranking for San Jose is currently 32, with a ranking of 29th in offense, 18th in defense, and a season record of 0-1-1.

Dallas Stars Analysis

In their previous game, the Dallas Stars were the favorites and defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-0, with goals scored by Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston. Casey DeSmith had a perfect game in goal, stopping all 25 shots faced. Last season, Dallas had a strong offense, ranking third in goals per game and 11th in shots per game. This season, they have been decent, averaging 3.00 goals per game. Mason Marchment and Logan Stankoven currently lead the team with four points each. On the defensive side, the Stars were also solid last season, ranking eighth in goals against per game and seventh in shots against per game. Jake Oettinger had a strong performance with a record of 35-14-4. This season, Oettinger has a 2-0-0 record with impressive stats. Casey DeSmith has also been excellent with a 1-0-0 record and perfect performance. The Stars currently have a power ranking of 3, ranking #11 in offense and #4 in defense, with a perfect 3-0 record for the season. Additionally, while San Jose has had success in their last three matchups against Dallas, the Stars are off to a strong start this season.

Dallas Stars Favored to Dominate San Jose Sharks with Strong Defense and Goaltending

The Dallas Stars have historically dominated the San Jose Sharks, having won all three meetings between the two teams last season. Unfortunately, San Jose, who ranked as the worst team in the NHL last year, has not shown improvement this season. Macklin Celebrini has been placed on the injured reserve list for a lower-body injury. In contrast, the Stars demonstrated strong defensive and goaltending skills last season, ranking eighth in goals against per game and seventh in shots against per game. The current goaltenders, Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith, have displayed impressive stats so far this season. With Dallas showcasing a superior performance, it is predicted that they will secure a victory by a margin of two or more goals. Betting on the puck line (-1.5) in favor of Dallas appears to be a sound decision.

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