The San Jose Sharks visit the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, October 17, with both teams looking to improve their early-season records. San Jose holds a 4-3 record, slightly better than Detroit’s 2-3. This suggests the Sharks have had a bit more success so far.
Looking at the betting odds, Detroit is favored at home with a moneyline of -135, meaning you’d need to bet $135 to win $100 on the Red Wings outright. San Jose is the underdog at +114, so a $100 bet would win $114 if they pull off the upset. The spread is set at 1.5 goals, with the Sharks getting +1.5 at -218. This means you’d have to bet $218 to win $100 if you think San Jose will either win outright or lose by just one goal. On the other side, Detroit is -1.5 at +180, offering a bigger payout if they win by two or more goals.
The total goals line stands at 6.5, with the under slightly favored at -118. This implies a modest expectation for a moderately scoring game—likely around six or seven goals combined.
In summary, Detroit’s home advantage and favored moneyline suggest they’re expected to edge this one. But San Jose’s better record and favorable spread odds make the Sharks a tempting pick for those who think the game will be close. The total under looks like a reasonable play if you expect a tighter defensive game.