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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Golden Knights vs. Sharks NHL Odds
Looking for Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Golden Knights taking on the Sharks on Monday, March 18th, at the SAP Center in San Jose. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Golden Knights Sharks matchup.
(39-27-5) Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vegas Golden Knights (25-38-8)
Date: Monday, March 18th
Time: 10:30 PM
Venue: SAP Center in San Jose, CA
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks -165
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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There’s a very good Western Conference matchup going down from the SAP Center on Monday when the Golden Knights visit the Sharks. Combined these two teams have gone 15-5 in their last 20 games.
San Jose holds a hefty 9 point lead over the Golden Knights for 2nd place in the Pacific. The Sharks have their eyes on a bigger prize however as Calgary and the #1 seed in the entire conference are just a point away.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights come into Monday’s game winners of two in a row and 8 of their last 10. Vegas has won 3 of their last 4 road games although those victories came against Anaheim, Vancouver, and Dallas who was on a back-to-back.
Monday’s O/U of 6.5 means oddsmakers are expecting some scoring in this one. Vegas has put up 6 scores in 2 of their last 4 and get plenty of opportunities, ranking 2nd in the NHL in shots on goal.
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For as good as their offense has been, the bread and butter for the Golden Knights is their defense. The unit is at least top 8 in goals against, shots against, and penalty kill.
Marc-Andre Fleury gets the nod in net vs. San Jose. The veteran is absolutely on fire right now with 6 straight wins and he’s allowed just 5 total goals over that span.
San Jose Sharks
Overall the Sharks are on a very solid run the past couple weeks, going 7-3 over their last 10. That being said, San Jose does come into Monday’s game the loser of two in a row.
What’s shocking about San Jose’s consecutive defeats is that both were at home, 2-4 to Florida and 2-4 to Nashville. The Sharks #2 scoring offense and #4 unit in SOG has looked very mundane over the last two.
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The San Jose defense is what could make them vulnerable vs. Vegas. The Sharks have allowed 4 goals in three straight outings. Martin Jones will look to get things back on track after allowing 7 total goals his past two starts.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Golden Knights are 7-1 their last 8 overall
- Golden Knights are 5-2 their last 7 road games
- Sharks are 6-2 their last 8 overall
- Sharks are 12-4 their last 16 home games
- Underdog is 5-2 their last 7 H2H home games
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Vegas +138
The Sharks seem like a ridiculously high favorite at -167 for Monday. There’s no value in that line, especially in a game that Marc-Andre Fleury could take to OT regardless of what the Golden Knights do on offense.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Golden Knights 3 – Sharks 2
Vegas has the value in this game.
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