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The Vegas Golden Knights (23-8-3) take a four-game win streak into a road matchup against the San Jose Sharks (11-20-6), who have been beaten in five straight, on Friday, December 27 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday's game.
Over the past 10 contests, the Sharks have gone 2-7-1 while putting up 23 total goals (six power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.2%). They have conceded 37 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-262)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 23-8-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime games.
- In the 12 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-2 record (good for 20 points).
- Looking at the two times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with only 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 at least three goals 27 times, and are 22-3-2 in those games (to register 46 points).
- In the 13 games when Vegas has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
- In the 20 games this season in which 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 went 8-2-3 in those matchups (19 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a record of 11-20-6 this season and are 4-6-10 in overtime games.
- 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 seven points (2-9-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Sharks have earned 19 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games this season and has recorded 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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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 24th |
| 8th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 3.49 | 28th |
| 7th | 30.2 | Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| 13th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 31st |
| 6th | 25.93% | Power Play % | 18.1% | 21st |
| 18th | 79.17% | Penalty Kill % | 79.03% | 19th |
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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