Stars vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 5

The San Jose Sharks (13-12-3) bring a four-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Dallas Stars (18-5-5) on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Friday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Sharks have a record of 5-5-0. They have put up 25 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 34. They have gone on the power play 46 times during that span, and have capitalized with nine goals (19.6% of opportunities).

Stars vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Stars 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-275)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 3-5-8 in overtime contests as part of an 18-5-5 overall record.
In the 13 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-3 record (good for 21 points).
The four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has scored two goals in five games this season (1-1-3 record, five points).
The Stars are 16-2-1 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 33 points).
In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Dallas is 9-3-1 (19 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-2-4 to record 22 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a record of 13-12-3 this season and are 6-3-9 in overtime contests.
San Jose has earned 16 points (7-4-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-1-1 record).
The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 17 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank	Stars AVG		Sharks AVG	Sharks Rank
5th	3.43	Goals Scored	2.86	24th
3rd	2.57	Goals Allowed	3.32	22nd
26th	25.9	Shots	24.3	32nd
18th	27.9	Shots Allowed	31.5	32nd
3rd	31.52%	Power Play %	19.23%	15th
18th	80.9%	Penalty Kill %	81.05%	17th

Stars vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas