Red Wings vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 2

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The Detroit Red Wings (8-4), coming off a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, visit the San Jose Sharks (4-6-2) at SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks knocked off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in their most recent outing.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we think will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

Red Wings vs. Sharks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Sharks 4, Red Wings 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+157)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings are 2-0-2 in overtime matchups as part of an 8-4 overall record.
  • Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Red Wings recorded just one goal, they lost.
  • Detroit finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Red Wings have scored at least three goals seven times, and are 7-0-0 in those games.
  • In the eight games when Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-3-0.
  • In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 3-2-0 (six points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 5-2-0 (10 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have earned a record of 3-2-5 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 4-6-2.
  • In the seven games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
  • This season the Sharks registered only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • The Sharks have earned 10 points in their nine games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in three games and registered three points with a record of 1-1-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-3-0) this season.
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 4-3-2 to record 10 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
14th 3.33 Goals Scored 3.33 14th
22nd 3.25 Goals Allowed 4.17 31st
20th 27.3 Shots 25.7 28th
12th 27.8 Shots Allowed 31.4 30th
10th 25% Power Play % 21.43% 14th
7th 86.11% Penalty Kill % 65.79% 30th

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