The Dallas Stars (18-5-5) and Jason Robertson (17 goals and 19 assists) host the San Jose Sharks (13-12-3) and Macklin Celebrini (14 goals and 26 assists) at American Airlines Center on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+.
Dallas claimed a 3-0 road victory against the New Jersey Devils its last time out on Dec. 3.
San Jose played at home its last time out on Dec. 3, and fell 7-1 against the Washington Capitals.
Prepare for this matchup with what you need to know about Friday’s hockey action.
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Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Stars (-295)Underdog: Sharks (+237)Over/under: 6Stars vs. Sharks game info and start timeDate: Friday, December 5, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Stars stats and trendsDallas has gone 13-8 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.The Stars have not had moneyline odds lower than -295 in a game this season.There is a 74.7% chance that Dallas wins this contest, per the moneyline.Dallas’ games this season have gone over 6 goals 15 of 28 times.In the last 10 games, the Stars are 7-1-2 (75.0% of possible points).They have averaged 3.9 goals per game (39 total) over that stretch.Defensively, the Stars have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.Sharks stats and trendsThe Sharks have been an underdog in 28 games this season, with 13 upset wins (46.4%).San Jose has yet to win as an underdog with odds of +237 or longer on the moneyline this season in three such games.The moneyline for this matchup implies a 29.7% chance for the Sharks to win.In 53.6% of San Jose’s previous games this season (15/28), the teams combined to score over Friday’s over/under of 6 goals.In the past 10 games, the Sharks have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 5-5-0 record.They have put up 25 goals during that stretch.On the defensive side, the Sharks have given up 34 goals (3.4 per game) over those 10 matchups.