Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 1/10/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

SAP Center is the site where the San Jose Sharks (22-18-3) will attempt to beat the Dallas Stars (26-10-8) on Saturday.

The Dallas Stars went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-1 win against the Capitals in their previous outing. The Stars had a impressive offensive outing in the win. In the game, they scored on 4 out of the 36 shots they launched. In addition, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't convert them into a score. Dallas amassed 11 penalty mins in this contest.

Dallas Stars opponents have earned 141 power play opportunities (5th in the league) and have a total of 26 goals in those attempts. The Stars so far have had 1,230 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .902. Dallas has attempted 1,124 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 13.4%. While at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 95 goals while earning 111 of their own. Dallas is sitting with 132 power play opportunities and they have scored 39 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 29.55%. For the season, they have tallied 60 points and their points % is .682. In regard to scoring goals, the Dallas Stars have tallied 150 goals (2nd in hockey) this season and have conceded 121.

The man in net for this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has been able to score 684 goals against Oettinger in his career and his goals against rate is 2.53. Oettinger has been in net for 279 games during his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is .911 in his 13,372 minutes between the pipes. He has a win-loss record of 165-74-31 and he has started in 270 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger has accrued 159 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .589. Oettinger has had 7,666 shots against him and has garnered 6,982 total saves.

In their last outing, San Jose opposed the Kings in a game where the Sharks ended up with the victory by a score of 4-3. They had 4 power play chances in this outing and scored 2 out of those tries. The Sharks earned 4 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking.

San Jose has taken 1,089 shots (28th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 12.30%, while allowing their opponents 1,342 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.10% on their opponents 137 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 88.8%. They have earned 147 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.73%. The Sharks have scored 105 goals at even strength and 29 goals (10th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 150 goals to be scored by of a combination of 120 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the San Jose Sharks have 134 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .547.

Across the rink you are likely to see Yaroslav Askarov in goal. Askarov has earned a lifetime record of 21-17-3 and has been in goal for 44 contests. Askarov's quality start percentage is 52.4% and he has made 22 quality starts in his professional career. He has compiled 1,113 stops out of 1,243 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .895. His opposition is averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has surrendered 130 goals altogether. He has been a starter 42 games and has played 911 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take San Jose

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