Detroit vs San Jose Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊Detroit and San Jose face off in another round of NHL regular season action. Both teams are vying for top spots ahead of the playoffs, currently sitting third and sixth in their respective conferences. This match carries significant weight for both sides, as every point earned could be crucial in their push towards the playoffs as the season winds down.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks:
- played 40 matches;
- at home ice 17 wins (including extra time), away - 23;
- scored goals: 114 against 124;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.68, 2nd - 1.85, 3rd - 2.13;
- average total of the match - 5.4.
The last time the sides met was on 03 November 2025 at the arena of the team San Jose Sharks - the match score was 2:3.
Head-to-head statistics Detroit - San Jose
Detroit Red Wings Team Overview
Detroit are showcasing a strong performance in recent games, securing four wins in their last five outings. The current form of Detroit delights their fans, with an average scoring rate of 3.1 goals per game, highlighting a solid offensive line. However, their defense isn't always at its best, conceding around 3 goals per game in home fixtures.
In head-to-head clashes against San Jose, Detroit consistently concede a significant number of goals, ranging from two to five. We believe this match won't be an exception, even though the hosts are the favorites.
Match Results: Detroit Red Wings
San Jose Sharks Team Overview
San Jose are also in solid form, securing five wins in their last six games. In their most recent outing, the Sharks comfortably defeated Washington with a 3-2 scoreline. On average, the team nets 3.18 goals per game but concedes a fair amount as well-around 3.6 goals per match, particularly struggling on the road with an average of 3.7 goals allowed.
The team excels in the second period and has a knack for quickly bouncing back after trailing in the first half of the game. The Sharks' offense has been dynamic throughout the season, and the matchup against Detroit is unlikely to be an exception.
Match Results: San Jose Sharks
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 6; for the visitors - 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.68;
- Today's home team averages 0.73 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.95.
First Period Stats: Detroit Red Wings (home) vs San Jose Sharks (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 20;
- Number of wins: 6 (24%) vs 5 (25%);
- Number of losses: 10 (40%) vs 6 (30%);
- Number of draws: 9 (36%) vs 9 (45%).
- Average goals scored: 0.52 vs 0.95;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 1.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4) vs 2.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.5).
- Detroit Red Wings have not won the 1st period in 7 of last 8 games against San Jose Sharks (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 40;
- Number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 23.
- San Jose Sharks won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.85, for the away team - 3.1;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.4;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 18 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 15 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 23 once.
Statistics: Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks
- average total in the tournament: 5.94 vs 6.47;
- average total goals scored: 3.1 vs 3.18;
- average total goals conceded: 3.08 vs 3.6;
- Detroit Red Wings: average total at home in the tournament - 3.2;
- San Jose Sharks: average total away in the tournament - 3.15;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.9 (home - 3) vs 3.8 (away - 4.25).
- Detroit Red Wings scored under 4.5 goals in 18 of last 20 home games against San Jose Sharks (NHL).
- Detroit Red Wings scored under 4.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we anticipate a clash between two ambitious teams with contrasting playing styles: Detroit focus on puck possession and maximizing offensive opportunities, while San Jose favor a dynamic approach with quick transitions from defense to attack, even at the risk of making bold decisions near their own net. Expect an intense battle with a high likelihood of numerous goals, thanks to the impressive attacking capabilities of both sides. We recommend betting on San Jose's individual total over 2.5.No comments
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