Stars vs. Sharks Preview, Odds, and Picks (Dec 18)

Competitive NHL action is set for Dec 18, as the Dallas Stars chase a second straight win when they travel to the San Jose Sharks. The host also come into this clash in solid recent form. Find the odds and our Stars vs. Sharks picks here.

How to Watch

• When: Thursday, December 18, 2025. 9:00 PM ET
• Where: SAP Center, San Jose
• How to Watch: ESPN+

Stars vs. Sharks Odds

Stars vs. Sharks Head-to-Head

The Dallas Stars have won 90 of the last 160 meetings between the teams, which includes a 54% strike-rate in away games. Meanwhile, Dallas have recorded wins in each of the last six head-to-head meetings between the sides.

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Game Preview

Two sides that have shown excellent form in the Western Conference in recent weeks will collide in the NHL on Thursday. The Dallas Stars currently sit second in the Central Division standings, having won seven of their last ten.

Over that same period, Dallas have suffered just two defeats in regulation time. Their overall form shows their strong claims for a playoff place in 2025-26, having gone 22-7-5.

Last time out, the Stars stormed to a 4-1 home success against the Los Angeles Kings. Matt Duchene was among the scorers in the win. Dallas have been very reliable on the road this season, going 11-2-4.

The San Jose Sharks should be a confident outfit ahead of this clash, having gone 6-4-0 over their last ten. San Jose currently sits fifth in the Pacific Division, and they currently have an overall record of 14-10-9.

They claimed a third straight win in their most recent game, beating the Calgary Flames 6-3. Macklin Celebrini and Barclay Goodrow both scored two goals in the dominant win.

Stars vs. Sharks Picks

The Stars dominance in this clash is an extremely popular trend worth considering. It appears challenging to overlook their chance, despite the Sharks having impressed over the last seven days.

Free NHL Pick:

• Dallas Stars (-210)