San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/16/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Detroit Red Wings (28-16-4) will go up against the San Jose Sharks (23-19-3) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday.

The San Jose Sharks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 7-2 defeat against the Golden Knights their last time out. San Jose had 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Sharks didn't have their best offensive outing in this defeat. In addition, they had 5 power play tries but weren't able to make the most of them. For the matchup, they scored on 2 out of the 20 shots they put on goal.

At even strength, the Sharks let the opposition score 129 goals while earning 108 as an offensive unit. San Jose Sharks opponents have tallied 143 power play tries (11th in hockey) and have a total of 32 goals in those chances. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 141 goals (17th in hockey) so far this year and have surrendered 161. San Jose has taken 1,140 shots and has a shot percentage of 12.4%. For the current season, they have recorded 49 points and their points % is .544. The Sharks have had 1,394 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .885. San Jose skates onto the rink with 158 power play chances and they have notched 33 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 20.89%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Yaroslav Askarov. During his career on the ice, Askarov has earned 22 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .512. His save percentage is at .893 for his 914 mins on the ice. Askarov has had 1,274 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,138 saves. Opponents have racked up 136 goals versus Askarov in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.16. He has a record of 21-18-3 and he started in 43 games. Askarov has been in net for 45 matchups throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Detroit opposed the Bruins in a game where the Red Wings ended up taking the loss by a final score of 3-0. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Red Wings netted 0 goals of the 24 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Red Wings have tallied 110 goals at even strength and 37 goals (3rd in the NHL) while on the power play. Detroit has tried 1,348 shots (9th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.91%, while allowing the opposition 1,354 shots. So far this year, the Detroit Red Wings have a total of 147 goals, 60 points, and a points percentage of .625. They have allowed 146 goals to be scored by of a combination of 120 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 152 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.34%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.84% on their opponents 129 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.2%.

Across the ice you are expected to see John Gibson between the pipes. Gibson is the owner of a career record of 221-226-64 and has participated in 534 games. Gibson's rate of quality starts is 54.2% and he has made 283 quality starting assignments in his career. He has compiled 14,728 saves out of the 16,190 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .910. His opposition is averaging 2.80 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,462 goals overall. He has been a starter 522 games and has been on the ice for 26,886 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take San Jose

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