Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2025

We’re backing the -100 about the Golden Knights off -1.5 goals on the puck line to get the better of the Sharks. This betting prediction is down to the favorites looking too hot to handle.

Vegas Golden Knights have won their previous two games. The latest was a 3-1 home triumph at T-Mobile Arena against Buffalo Sabres. Mark Stone, Jack Eichel and Tanner Laczynski scored one goal apiece. Goalie Adin Hill was red hot in this one, making 23 saves (.958).

San Jose Sharks made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 3-2 home victory against New Jersey Devils at SAP Center at San Jose. Cody Ceci, Macklin Celebrini and Nikolai Kovalenko each scored one goal. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov made a total of 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 6-3 victory was registered against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The Knights have triumphed in their previous six meetings against the Sharks. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Samsonov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-4	2.8	.891	2
23/24	23-7-6	3.13	.890	3

Alexandar Georgiev (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-26-4	3.7	.875	0
23/24	38-18-4	3.02	.897	2

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 10.5% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.1 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.

Jack Eichel is the top points scorer with 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists, with Mark Stone racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.54 goal against average with a .904 save percentage.

The Sharks have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Tyler Toffoli is next best after having 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 2.44 GAA with a .922 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Vegas Golden Knights look too strong for their opponents and we think they can enjoy a comfortable margin of victory. The -100 is value for them to surpass a 1.5 goal handicap on the puck line.

Our team of NHL handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by the key player and goalie stats always proves useful.

Key Golden Knights vs Sharks stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Golden Knights in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Golden Knights in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Golden Knights in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 3 consecutive games against Golden Knights.

Knights -1.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: William Eklund Over 1.5 Shots -143

William Eklund (Sharks) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -143 now available.

Latest William Eklund Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1600

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 5 - 1 Sharks

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Golden Knights to win 5-1. The odds of +1500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Sharks

1-0

Knights

+5500

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Knights

+4500

Sharks

+7000

2-1

Knights

+1500

Sharks

+1900

3-0

Knights

+2400

Sharks

+5500

3-1

Knights

+1600

Sharks

+3000

3-2

Knights

+850

Sharks

+1150

4-0

Knights

+2500

Sharks

+8000

4-1

Knights

+1050

Sharks

+2800

4-2

Knights

+1300

Sharks

+2500

4-3

Knights

+950

Sharks

+1300

5-0

Knights

+4000

Sharks

+14000

5-1

Knights

+1500

Sharks

+5000

5-2

Knights

+1100

Sharks

+2900

5-3

Knights

+1800

Sharks

+3400

5-4

Knights

+1800

Sharks

+2400

6-1

Knights

+3000

Sharks

+12500

6-2

Knights

+1900

Sharks

+6000

6-3

Knights

+2000

Sharks

+4500

6-4

Knights

+4000

Sharks

+6000

6-5

Knights

+4500

Sharks

+5500

7-3

Knights

+3500

Sharks

+9000

7-4

Knights

+4500

Sharks

+9000

7-5

Knights

+9000

Sharks

+12500

7-6

Knights

+10000

Sharks

+12000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Vegas Golden Knights have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -263 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 72% chance of winning. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +205 about the underdogs.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular NHL wagers. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -103.

The Knights are favorites to win the Race to 3 Goals at odds of -180 although there’s the option to back neither team to make this total at +450.

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Moneyline

Knights

-263

Sharks

+205

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

-156

Tie

+350

Sharks

+350

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

-100

Sharks +1.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-103

Jack Eichel is the First Goalscorer favorite at +750. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +112.

Player Goals

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+112

Anytime

+750

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+160

Anytime

+950

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+200

Anytime

+1150

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1150

Victor Olofsson (Knights)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1500

Nicolas Roy (Knights)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Alexander Holtz (Knights)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

First

+290

Anytime

+1600

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Nikolai Kovalenko (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Brendan Brisson (Knights)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Tanner Pearson (Knights)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Ty Dellandrea (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Alexander Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Cole Schwindt (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Shea Théodore (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-116

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Shea Théodore (Knights)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 19.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 36.9
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 18
• Faceoff Wins : 32
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 2.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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