Two streaking teams square 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 in a row, while the Sharks are on a five-game losing streak.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Friday's hockey action.

The Sharks have a 2-7-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 23 total goals (six power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 18.2%) while allowing 37 goals to their opponents.

Golden Knights vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for 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 (23-8-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in games that have required overtime.
Vegas has 20 points (9-1-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The two times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-0-1 (three points).
Vegas has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Golden Knights are 22-3-2 in the 27 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 46 points).
In the 13 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 8-4-1 to register 17 points.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 15-5-0 (30 points).
The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Golden Knights finished 8-2-3 in those contests (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 scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
San Jose has earned seven points (2-9-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Sharks have earned 19 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 5-6-0 (10 points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Sharks finished 6-13-6 in those contests (18 points).

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