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Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Predictions – January 11, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights head to SAP Center on Sunday night for a divisional tilt against the San Jose Sharks. Puck drop is set for 10:30 PM ET. Vegas (27-13-4) continues to look like a serious contender in the West, sitting atop the Pacific with a deep, playoff-ready roster. The Sharks (12-28-3), meanwhile, are bottoming out in the middle of a long rebuild, ranking near the bottom of the NHL in most metrics.
Vegas is priced as a solid -164 favorite, while the Sharks are home underdogs at +137. The puck line has Vegas -1.5 at +148 and San Jose +1.5 at -186, with the total set at 6.5. These teams are trending in opposite directions, but let’s break down whether the betting value lies in backing the favorite or sniffing out a trap.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | -164 | -1.5 (+148) | O 6.5 |
| San Jose Sharks | +137 | +1.5 (-186) | U 6.5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Form
The Golden Knights continue to grind out wins with a deep forward group, a heavy blue line, and quality goaltending from Logan Thompson and Adin Hill. Offensively, they’re balanced — Jack Eichel is leading the charge, but Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone have delivered strong secondary production. The power play is middle-of-the-pack, but the PK remains one of the league’s best.
Vegas is 12-6-3 on the road and has covered the puck line in five of its last seven wins. They control pace, defend well, and typically close games without much drama when ahead. If they score first, they’re 18-1-2 — a stat that carries weight against a team like San Jose.
Check out more team data and recent trends via the Vegas Golden Knights stats and results.
To monitor lineup changes and player availability, review the Vegas Golden Knights injury report.
San Jose Sharks Betting Form
San Jose has lost six of its last eight and is trending toward a lottery finish. The offense is inconsistent at best, the power play is near the league’s bottom, and they allow over 3.7 goals per game. Goaltending has been an issue, especially on home ice, where they’ve posted just six wins in 20 tries.
That said, the Sharks occasionally cover puck lines thanks to a grinding third period — often scoring late, meaningless goals that matter for bettors. But that also shows how often they’re trailing. Against disciplined teams like Vegas, it’s hard to see them keeping things close unless the Knights play down to the level of competition.
You can track more stats on the San Jose Sharks schedule and stats.
Always check final updates on the San Jose Sharks injury report.
Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Matchup Breakdown
There’s no mystery in this one — it’s about execution. Vegas is the stronger team in every area: scoring depth, defense, goaltending, and special teams. San Jose gives up the 2nd-most high-danger chances in the NHL, and Vegas thrives in the low slot and off the cycle.
- 5v5 play: Strong edge to Vegas
- Goaltending: Thompson/Hill both outperform Sharks tandem
- Special teams: Vegas PK top-10, Sharks PP bottom-5
- Motivation: Division game for Vegas, chance to bank points
If Vegas starts fast and limits penalties, this game likely plays out as expected. The only risk is a lookahead spot or lack of urgency, but that’s more of a concern against stronger opponents — not here.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Predictions and Best Bets
Laying -164 on the moneyline isn’t ideal, but Vegas is priced correctly. The real value is on the puck line at +148. The Knights are built to control weaker teams and win comfortably. San Jose has a few gritty players, but they don’t have the defensive structure to hang in for 60 minutes unless the Knights beat themselves.
As for the total, 6.5 is a tricky number. If Vegas gets to four goals, the Over could hit — but if they slow the pace in the third (as they often do when leading), it could stall out. Slight lean Under, but not a confident play.
Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+148)
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