The San Jose Sharks (3-9-3) and Dallas Stars (8-4-1) meet Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sharks suffered a 5-3 setback in St. Louis Thursday to kick off a 4-game road trip. San Jose’s last victory came Oct. 27 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime, and its most recent win in regulation was Oct. 23 in Philadelphia. San Jose enters 0-2-3 in the past 5 outings.
The Stars were drummed 5-1 at the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday, splashing cold water on the team’s tremendous offensive progress. Dallas entered the ‘Peg with a 3-game win streak, outscoring the opposition 18-6 during the span.
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