San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions November 18th 2024

San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings November 18th 2024

Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Sharks face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks are hosting the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Red Wings come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.

Detroit vs. San Jose Key Information

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 7-9-1 this season. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set by oddsmakers.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.

Dylan Larkin was the lone goal scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both goals came on power plays in the second period, with Larkin taking 4 shots on goal.

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Detroit recorded 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist of the season.

Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period but kept the Sabres off the board for the rest of the game. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

San Jose dropped to 5-11-4 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks had a 2-2 tie in the third period, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. As the underdog on the puck line, San Jose failed to cover. They scored first, with Nico Sturm finding the net at 2:37 in the second period.

In their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks took 23 shots on goal but scored only twice. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth, scoring at 18:43 of the third period to tie the game 2-2.

San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. William Eklund picked up his seventh assist of the season, and Tyler Toffoli added his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal.

Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves and posted a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also contributed 21 hits and 6 takeaways.

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Red Wings to pick up on a win over the Sharks and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -147, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sharks to cover. Even if the Red Wings win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Slumping Red Wings Plan to Treat Sharks as ‘Very, Very Big Game’

The Detroit Red Wings are desperately searching for a spark to turn their season around as they prepare to face the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. After a challenging stretch, Detroit hopes to salvage a split on their four-game road trip through California.

The Red Wings began the trip on a positive note with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins but have since stumbled, dropping consecutive games against the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. In Anaheim, Detroit squandered a two-goal lead and fell 6-4, followed by a 4-1 defeat to the Kings where they were outplayed from the start.

“One shift can turn the whole ship around,” said Detroit forward Andrew Copp. “I think we’re going to put some pressure on ourselves Monday night. Treat it as a very, very big game for us just in terms of mentality. Salvage a 2-2 road trip, then go from there.”

Detroit was quickly on its heels in Los Angeles, falling behind 2-0 in the first period within 22 seconds and conceding a third goal just 15 seconds into the third period. Head coach Derek Lalonde emphasized the need for consistency, lamenting the team’s inability to maintain good stretches of play.

“What’s frustrating about this is having some moments of some pretty good hockey. It’s just not enough of it,” Lalonde said.

The Red Wings were given a day off on Sunday to rest and regroup before facing the Sharks. The hope is that a brief pause will help reset their mindset before returning to Detroit.

“We got to go earn some confidence on Monday night, and hopefully bring some swagger back to Detroit,” added Copp.

Sharks Return Home After Resilient Effort in Pittsburgh

Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the final stop on a four-game road trip. Despite falling short, San Jose showed resilience by rallying from a 3-0 deficit to force extra time.

“It’s not ideal to be down in games, so we obviously don’t want to be doing that,” said Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli, who netted two goals in Pittsburgh. “But I think for us and our team mentally and all that, I guess (rallying is) a good thing. A good way to look at it.”

The rebuilding Sharks have had an up-and-down stretch, posting a 1-1-2 record on their recent road trip and going 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. This represents a noticeable turnaround after losing their first nine games of the season.

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Despite this small uptick, the Sharks remain at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings, far removed from playoff contention. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized that there’s still significant work to be done.

“I don’t feel like we’re that close, to be honest with you,” Warsofsky said. “We’ve still got a way to go. Until every guy in there is believing in that, it’s going to be this up-and-down of a game that we’re going to see.”

Injury Concerns for Both Teams

The Sharks could be shorthanded on Monday. Forward Nico Sturm missed the game in Pittsburgh with an upper-body injury, while goaltender Vitek Vanecek exited after the first period due to an undisclosed issue. It remains unclear whether either player will be available against the Red Wings.

Detroit, on the other hand, will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to generate consistent offensive pressure to secure a much-needed win. With both teams desperate to change their fortunes, Monday’s game could serve as a pivotal moment for their respective seasons.