Dallas Stars are slightly favored to win against the San Jose Sharks, with most recent moneyline odds in early January 2026 showing Dallas around 1.70–1.80 and San Jose around 2.00–2.20, reflecting Dallas’ stronger overall record despite a recent slump. The Stars’ deeper offense led by Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston and their bounce-back 4-1 road win in Washington give them a narrow analytical edge heading into San Jose, where DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports can sharpen that value further.

The match between the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM local time on January 10, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00 PM Pacific Time. In coordinated time, that is 5:00 AM UTC on January 11, 2026, allowing international viewers to plan their streaming or betting schedules accurately.

The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose, located in San Jose, California, the long-time home arena of the San Jose Sharks. SAP Center is an indoor multi-purpose arena with a hockey capacity of around 17,500, known for its loud, intimate atmosphere and fast ice that often suits skilled forwards.

Prediction: Dallas Stars to win, but in a tight contest that could be decided by one goal or overtime, with a projected moneyline near 1.75 for Dallas and 2.10 for San Jose and a total goals line around 6.0. Dallas’ superior season-long metrics and recent confidence-restoring win slightly outweigh San Jose’s hot streak and home-ice advantage, making a narrow Dallas win plus consideration of an over on the totals a reasonable betting angle.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, the Dallas Stars have held a clear advantage over the San Jose Sharks, winning the majority of clashes both home and away. The typical scoring pattern in these games has hovered around a combined 5–6 goals, with Dallas often driving play and outshooting San Jose, especially at even strength.