Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Sharks

The Vegas Golden Knights clash with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, January 11.

We’re not going to pass up the chance to take -120 that there are Over 6.5 goals scored. The Golden Knights and the Sharks should deliver on that front.

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Vegas Golden Knights made it three consecutive wins after a 4-2 home success over St Louis Blues at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone found the net along with three other players.

San Jose Sharks last game was a 5-4 (OT) home win. This victory over Dallas Stars at SAP Center was their third successive victory. Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, with Alexander Wennberg, Adam Gaudette and Jeff Skinner also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Knights and the Sharks saw the former win. It was a 7-2 scoreline at T-Mobile Arena. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, the Knights have won all of them.

Starting Goalies

Carl Lindbom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-4-2	3.2	.870	0

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-1	3.5	.893	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 25.1 shots on goal, with a 24.1% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have given up 3.5 goals from 23.2 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.2%.

Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Mark Stone recording 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 4.22 goal against average with a .822 save percentage.

The Sharks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 26.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.2 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 19 points, 6 goals and 13 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next in line after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.21 GAA with a .869 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best play could be to take the -120 on offer that the Overs line is covered in this NHL clash. We think this pick represents great value.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Golden Knights vs Sharks stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Stone To Score +135

Mark Stone (Golden Knights) has found the net in 7 straight games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to light the lamp at appealing odds of +135.

Latest Mark Stone Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+135

First

+1000

Assists

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 6 Sharks

Let’s take a chance on the +3300 available that the Sharks secure a 6-3 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Sharks

1-0

Knights

+6000

Sharks

+7000

2-0

Knights

+5500

Sharks

+6600

2-1

Knights

+1600

Sharks

+1900

3-0

Knights

+3400

Sharks

+5000

3-1

Knights

+1900

Sharks

+2500

3-2

Knights

+850

Sharks

+1000

4-0

Knights

+4000

Sharks

+6000

4-1

Knights

+1500

Sharks

+2200

4-2

Knights

+1400

Sharks

+1900

4-3

Knights

+900

Sharks

+1050

5-0

Knights

+6000

Sharks

+11000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Sharks

+4000

5-2

Knights

+1400

Sharks

+2200

5-3

Knights

+1900

Sharks

+2500

5-4

Knights

+1600

Sharks

+1800

6-1

Knights

+4500

Sharks

+8000

6-2

Knights

+2400

Sharks

+4000

6-3

Knights

+2200

Sharks

+3300

6-4

Knights

+3500

Sharks

+4500

6-5

Knights

+3500

Sharks

+4000

7-1

Knights

+7000

Sharks

+14000

7-2

Knights

+5500

Sharks

+10000

7-3

Knights

+4000

Sharks

+6600

7-4

Knights

+4500

Sharks

+6600

7-5

Knights

+8000

Sharks

+10000

7-6

Knights

+9000

Sharks

+10000

8-4

Knights

+8000

Sharks

+12000

8-5

Knights

+10000

Sharks

+13000

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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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability of winning this game, Vegas Golden Knights might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -164 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that San Jose Sharks are least likely to win at +136.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -118.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Knights

-164

Sharks

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

-102

Tie

+330

Sharks

+220

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+142

Sharks +1.5

-175

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Macklin Celebrini has odds of +135. He is available at +1000 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+135

Anytime

+1000

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+135

Anytime

+1000

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+145

Anytime

+1100

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+260

Anytime

+1800

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

First

+280

Anytime

+2000

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Jeff Skinner (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+2200

Pavol Regenda (Sharks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2500

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Braeden Bowman (Knights)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Cole Reinhardt (Knights)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Adam Gaudette (Sharks)

First

+650

Anytime

+4500

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Timothy Liljegren (Sharks)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Zack Ostapchuk (Sharks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Ryan Reaves (Sharks)

First

+1400

Anytime

+8000

Mario Ferraro (Sharks)

First

+1600

Anytime

+6600

Kaedan Korczak (Knights)

First

+1800

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+125

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+110

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-115

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-175

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Pavol Regenda (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-115

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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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
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.5

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Starting Lineups

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