The Sharks will play the Red Wings on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings. The puck hits the ice on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks currently have a 87.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Detroit Red Wings heading into this matchup with a 92.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks have a 11-10-0 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the San Jose Sharks now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings start this game with a 16-8-1 record as a home team. That puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks rank 12th (146) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Detroit Red Wings, currently rank 10th (149) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The San Jose Sharks rank 3rd (164) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Detroit Red Wings, they've given up 148 goals this season, ranking them 12th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the San Jose Sharks have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 24-19-3 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 28-16-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Best Sharks at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Red Wings are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Red Wings are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -155 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sharks
Red Wings
1/16/26 7:08pm EST | +150-185 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $150 at +150 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 40%.
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 64.91%.
San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
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Sharks
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -110Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Alex DeBrincat
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Lucas Raymond
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Macklin Celebrini
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at DET 1/16/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Detroit Red Wings | 58 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 0.569 | 72 | 31 | 174 | 175 | -1.0 | 18-10-2 | 15-9-4 | 2-3 | 5-3-2 | L1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 55 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 0.491 | 58 | 25 | 171 | 193 | -22.0 | 14-9-3 | 13-15-1 | 2-1 | 4-5-1 | L3 |
San Jose Sharks & Detroit Red Wings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +5000 Bet |
San Jose Sharks & Detroit Red Wings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.