Sharks vs. Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Sharks vs. Red Wings in the NHL on Saturday, October 17, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and game total.
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Sharks
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Little Caesars Arena
Red Wings
Little Caesars Arena
Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Sharks
    43.6%
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  • Red Wings
    56.4%
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Player Props
Sharks
Probability
  • Macklin Celebrini
    36.9%
  • Will Smith
    27.7%
  • Igor Chernyshov
    25.5%
  • Tyler Toffoli
  • Mason Marchment
Red Wings
Probability
  • Alex DeBrincat
    44.3%
  • Dylan Larkin
    39.9%
  • Viktor Arvidsson
    38.2%
  • Lucas Raymond
  • Emmitt Finnie

Sharks vs. Red Wings prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Saturday

  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Sharks (+1.5, -208), Red Wings (-1.5, +190)
  • Moneyline: Sharks +125, Red Wings -125
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (+104/-113)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Sharks: 43.2%
  • Red Wings: 56.8%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.