For the upcoming matchup between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Stars vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• This season, Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals 18 times.
• This season, 25 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Stars score 3.19 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.59, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.4 more than the 6.1 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -277

• The Stars have been victorious in 31 of their 47 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.0%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -277 or shorter, Dallas has put together a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 73.5% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +223

• In San Jose’s 56 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Sharks have five wins in games when their odds are +223 or longer on the moneyline (in 20 opportunities).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win this game is 31.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, San Jose 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors this season with 52 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 20.4%.
• With 19 goals and 31 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the most important contributors for Dallas with his 50 points (0.9 per game).
• On 129 shots (for 15 goals) and 32 assists, Mikael Granlund has contributed 47 points this season.
• As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 26 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 92 goals with 944 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Macklin Celebrini has totaled 17 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 22 assists (0.5 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 11.6%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 39 total points (0.9 per game).
• William Eklund is pivotal for San Jose’s attack with 39 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 29 assists through 51 games.
• Tyler Toffoli has 20 goals and 14 assists for Dallas.
• Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 10-18-0 in 32 games this season, conceding 104 goals (3.7 goals against average) with 728 saves and an .875 save percentage, 64th in the league.

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Dallas vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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