
Free NHL Prediction: Golden Knights vs. Sharks Odds
Looking for Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks Free NHL Daily picks & NHL odds? NHL betting sees the Golden Knights taking on the Sharks on Tuesday, January 7th at SAP Center Stadium, in San Jose, CA. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NHL season long including all NHL games so stay tuned for more FREE NHL predictions like this Vegas San Jose matchup.
NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(27-9-3) Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks (13-23-6)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Adin Hill vs. Yaroslav Askarov
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Time: 10:30 PM EST
Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Golden Knights -1.5 | Sharks +1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Golden Knights -250 | Sharks +207
NHL Total: O/U 6.5
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Adin Hill vs. Yaroslav Askarov
Buckle up for tonight’s clash as the Golden Knights take on the Sharks! Between the pipes, we’re expecting Adin Hill to face off against Yaroslav Askarov (projected). Hill is riding a hot streak, allowing just one goal on 24 shots in his latest outing, a 3-1 victory over Buffalo.
With eight wins in his last ten games, a 2.58 GAA, and a .904 save percentage, Hill’s been a rock for Vegas.
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Meanwhile, the Sharks are sticking with Askarov, who’s been red-hot this week. He backstopped San Jose to back-to-back wins over the Devils and Lightning, stopping 29 shots in his most recent performance.
With Vitek Vanecek sidelined, Askarov has a chance to shine.
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Vegas Golden Knights
With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 27-9-3. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Vegas fell behind 2-0 before rallying with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime. The Golden Knights’ first goal came at 15:06 in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but only found the net four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season came 2:15 into overtime, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal of the season.
Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights recorded 13 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at the 15:06 mark of the second period.
On the defensive side, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first three goals of the game. They gave up the first two goals to the Utah Hockey Club at the 8:08 mark of the 1st period and 8:00 mark of the 2nd period. Then, after taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed another goal at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 13-23-6 for the season. The Sharks were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
The Sharks took the lead first, with Nico Sturm scoring at 17:23 in the second period. However, the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the third period.
San Jose Sharks Stats
San Jose’s offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund found the net for the sixth time this season, while Nico Sturm added his second goal. The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but didn’t convert on any of their power play opportunities.
San Jose’s first goal came from Nico Sturm, 2:37 into the second period. Granlund’s goal came late in the third period, with just 1:17 remaining. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.
San Jose’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks’ defense added 6 takeaways and 21 hits. They also had 22 blocks, but they’ll be looking to tighten things up after allowing the game-winner.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Sharks are 2-3 puck line in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Golden Knights are 6-4 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Sharks have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Golden Knights’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Sharks’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Sharks +1.5
Can the Sharks keep momentum against a powerhouse like Vegas? I think so.
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Sharks to defeat the Knights while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +207, I’m placing a wager on the Sharks to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sharks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sharks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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