San Jose at Detroit

San Jose has a winning record both home and away with excellent balance at #15 in goals scored, #13 in goals allowed along with top 5 specialty units. They are in a tight race for second place in the Pacific Division. The Sharks are 36-17 against losing teams, plus 21-8 after a loss of three or more goals. They face a Detroit squad with no balance at #27 in goals scored, #22 in goals allowed, with bottom 11 specialty units. The Red Wings are off a 5-1 loss to Chicago and are on a 0-4-1 run at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is 6-18 when following a loss of three or more goals and is on a 2-6 run overall, getting outscored 24-16. San Jose has won seven of the past 10 meetings and holds all the cards. Back San Jose.