Two squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Vegas Golden Knights (first in the Western Conference at 27-9-3) and the San Jose Sharks (15th in the Western Conference at 13-23-6), square off on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Sharks have registered a 2-7-1 record after scoring 22 total goals (four power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-272)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have finished 3-3-6 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 27-9-3.
- Vegas has 20 points (9-2-2) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Golden Knights recorded just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
- Vegas has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 31 games (26-3-2, 54 points).
- In the 14 games when Vegas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-4-1 to register 19 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 19-6-0 (38 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-2-3 to record 19 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 13-23-6 record this season and are 4-6-10 in matchups that have required overtime.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-8-2) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- San Jose has earned nine points (3-9-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (9-7-3).
- This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 5-10-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 5-6-0 (10 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 29 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.54 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 7th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 29th |
| 4th | 30.5 | Shots | 27.1 | 25th |
| 12th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 32nd |
| 7th | 24.18% | Power Play % | 17.19% | 25th |
| 16th | 79.76% | Penalty Kill % | 78.68% | 18th |
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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