Sharks vs Stars Picks and Prediction – 10/16/2024

The San Jose Sharks return to the road Tuesday night with a game in Dallas against the Stars. San Jose has been terrible to start the year winless through two games following a two loss against Anaheim. The San Jose offense has yet to get going this season averaging just two goals on 29.5 shots. Defensively San Jose has been terrible giving up 3.5 goals per game on 35 shots per outing. Stay up to date with our NHL Picks.

Vitek Vanecek struggled in the net for San Jose in their last outing giving up one goal and 29 shots to post a .966 save percentage in just under 58 minutes of action before Anaheim found the empty net to score as well. Tyler Toffoli has done everything or San Jose this season as one of two players with two points on the year having scored one goal to go along with one assist overall.

The Dallas Stars stay at home Wednesday undefeated through three games following a two goal victory against Seattle. Offensively Dallas has been solid three goals of 23.3 shots per game. Defensively Dallas has been phenomenal giving up just one goal per game on 31.7 shots including no goals in each of their last two outings.

Casey DeSmith led the way for the Dallas defense in their last game stopping all 25 shots against resulting in the shutout against Seattle. Wyatt Johnston and Sam Steel led the way for the Dallas offense scoring one goal apiece. Dallas then got a ton of help as four other players chipped in with at least one assist apiece.

Dallas is the much better team in this matchup and it will show from the opening minute. The Stars have been great to start the year and will keep it going against a lackluster team. Take Dallas Tuesday to do the work leading to the easy win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win and cover 5-2.