Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 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 total for this game (6.5) is 0.7 more than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.19) and the Sharks (2.59).
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.4 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -277

• The Stars are 31-16 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -277 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 73.5% in this matchup.

Sharks Moneyline: +223

• San Jose has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 56 times).
• The Sharks have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are +223 or longer (in 20 such games).
• San Jose has a 31.0% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, San Jose 2

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has put up 52 points in 54 games.
• Jason Robertson is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with 50 total points (19 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Mikael Granlund’s 50 points. He’s contributed 32 assists.
• In 40 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (26-12-2) has allowed 92 goals.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Macklin Celebrini is a key offensive option for San Jose, with 39 points this season. He has put up 17 goals and 22 assists in 44 games.
• William Eklund’s 39 points this season, including 10 goals and 29 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for San Jose.
• Tyler Toffoli has 20 goals and 14 assists for Dallas.
• Alexandar Georgiev has an .875 save percentage (64th in the league), with 728 total saves, while conceding 104 goals (3.7 goals against average). He has put up a 10-18-0 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

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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)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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