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Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET

Venue: SAP Center at San Jose — San Jose, CA

Article updated Dec 26, 10:30 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

After the Christmas break, NHL betting action resumes as the Vegas Golden Knights take on the struggling San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Friday night. The Golden Knights

Game outlook

After the Christmas break, NHL betting action resumes as the Vegas Golden Knights take on the struggling San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Friday night. The Golden Knights previously beat the Sharks 7-3 in October. San Jose is the underdog with a +204 moneyline and a total of 6.5 goals. Vegas remains the favorite with a -240 opening line that has not changed. It will be an exciting Pacific Division showdown worth watching.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights -240 | Sharks +200

Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+105) | Sharks +1.5 (-125)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 71%.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a winning streak, with eight victories in their last nine games. They recently defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 at home, with Adin Hill making 31 saves. The team's offense is strong, averaging 3.50 goals per game, with Jack Eichel leading with nine goals and 36 assists. Ivan Barbashev, who has 15 goals and 15 assists, may be questionable for the next game due to injury. The Golden Knights have a solid defense, allowing an average of 2.79 goals per game. Overall, the team has a record of 23-8-3 this season and is ranked 4th in offense and 11th in defense. For sports wagering opportunities, fans can explore the best sports betting promos available.

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San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks have been struggling, winning only one of their last nine games and are currently on a five-game winless streak. Their recent 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks saw them blow an early lead and ultimately fall behind. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov has struggled, sporting a 2.75 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The team's defense also ranks low in the league, surrendering an average of 3.49 goals per game. Despite this, Mikael Granlund and William Eklund have been standout performers, leading the team in goals and assists. The Sharks currently have a power ranking of 23 and rankings of #25 for offense and #28 for defense. They have a record of 11-20-6 and have had recent success against the Vegas team. To improve their game, the Sharks may benefit from the advice of top NHL cappers.

Sharks Face Uncertainty in Goalie Selection Against High-Scoring Golden Knights

The identity of the Sharks' goaltender for the upcoming game against the Golden Knights remains uncertain. However, the selected goalie will face a formidable challenge in trying to contain the high-scoring Vegas team. The Golden Knights have consistently scored three or more goals in their last eight games, showcasing exceptional goaltending as well. Adin Hill is anticipated to be the starting goalie for the Sharks on Friday, having allowed two or fewer goals in five of his previous six starts. Alternatively, Ilya Samsonov may be chosen for the task, but given his statistics, the Golden Knights are still expected to have the upper hand in this matchup. Overall, it is expected that the Golden Knights will surpass the puckline in this game.

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SportsJaw Golden Knights vs Sharks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Knights vs Sharks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Vegas Golden Knights-240 → -244Moved
  • Moneyline · San Jose Sharks+205 → +204Moved
  • Spread · Vegas Golden Knights-1.5 (+118) → -1.5 (-105)Moved
  • Spread · San Jose Sharks+1.5 (-135) → +1.5 (-115)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Vegas Golden Knights
8-4 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Jose Sharks
6-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-27T03:30:21.979Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a winning streak, with eight victories in their last nine games. They recently defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 at home, with Adin Hill making 31 saves. The team's offense is strong, averaging 3.50 goals per game, with Jack Eichel leading with nine goals and 36 assists. Ivan Barbashev, who has 15 goals and 15 assists, may be questionable for the next game due to injury. The Golden Knights have a solid defense, allowing an average of 2.79 goals per game. Overall, the team has a record of 23-8-3 this season and is ranked 4th in offense and 11th in defense. For sports wagering opportunities, fans can explore the best sports betting promos available.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-10-26San Jose Sharks 3 · Vegas Golden Knights 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Vegas Golden Knights defeated San Jose Sharks 6-3

Vegas Golden Knights defeated San Jose Sharks 6-3 on December 27, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Vegas Golden Knights' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (-105) spread, Vegas Golden Knights covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Under 6 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+105)Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -245Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -245Win