Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1) vs San Jose Sharks (0-6-2)
Game Info: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -385 / San Jose Sharks +288 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 0-6-2 this year after they lost to the Kings by a score of 3-2 in their last game. San Jose allowed three goals in the first period, but they did make things interesting with about a minute left in the game. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 30-26, won 53.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. San Jose got both goals from Granlund, while Blackwood stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sharks lost to Anaheim and Colorado by scores of 3-1 and 4-1, and they are still looking for their first win of the season. San Jose has scored 1.88 goals per game and they have allowed 3.88 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with three goals, six assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 0-3-2 with a 3.88 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-2-1 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Vegas trailed 2-0, 3-2, and 4-3, but they scored three goals in the third for the win. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 39-28, won 53.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev (2), Hertl, Kolesar, Roy, and Hague, while Hill stopped 35 out of 39 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Kings by a score of 6-1 but did lose to Florida, Tampa Bay, and Washington before that. Vegas has scored 4.14 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 26.3% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Stone has led Vegas with three goals, 11 assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Ilya Samsonov is 2-0-1 with a 1.95 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in five of their last six games against the Sharks following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sharks’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Golden Knight’s last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games following a road loss.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Ivan Barbashev has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games as favorites.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against Pacific Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Sharks’ last 14 road games.
- Logan Couture has recorded an assist in each of his last three road appearances against the Golden Knights after playing less than 20 minutes in the Sharks’ last game.
San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup still searching for their first win of the season and it looks like it is going to be another long season for the Sharks. San Jose has scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games, but they did play slightly better in the second and third periods against the Kings. Vegas has been up and down to start this season, but they are the way better offensive team coming into this matchup. I know the Golden Knights are on a back-to-back, but I am still taking them to win by at least two goals.