Two streaking teams face off when the Vegas Golden Knights (23-8-3) go on the road to play the San Jose Sharks (11-20-6) at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights have won four straight, while the Sharks are on a five-game losing streak.

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The Sharks have recorded a 2-7-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 23 goals while conceding 37 in that time. On the power play, 33 opportunities have resulted in six goals (18.2% conversion rate).

Golden Knights vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Sharks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-245)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights have a 23-8-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Vegas is 9-1-2 (20 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
Looking at the two times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-0-1 record, good for three points.
Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 27 times, and are 22-3-2 in those games (to register 46 points).
In the 13 games when Vegas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 8-4-1 record (17 points).
In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 15-5-0 (30 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 4-6-10 record in overtime games this season and an 11-20-6 overall record.
San Jose has earned 16 points (7-8-2) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Sharks registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-9-3 record).
The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 5-9-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-6-0 (10 points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 6-13-6 to record 18 points.

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