San Jose Sharks (0-6-2) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1)
As part of NHL regular season, this Saturday will see the strongly struggling San Jose Sharks take on the highly resilient Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, in what will be an engaging match-up. Sharks have so far gone winless in their first 8 matches and have lost all of them and their challenge multiplies as they go up against The Golden Knights who have a winning record of four wins and two defeats, plus one match which was drawn. Given the fortunes of the two teams, this match up has quite interesting dynamics when one is looking for free hockey picks.
This season, the chains of performing well have crushed San Jose as they search for their first win. The team offensively depends on center Mikael Granlund who has 9 points with 3 goals and 6 assists, while the top goal scorer for the team Tyler Toffoli has netted it four times. So far, the team’s -4 plus/minus rating only mirrors the level of a lowly offensive line that has come up against better defensive lines and has been a miss. Mikael Granlund leads the team with 3 power-play goals; such opportunities might also create some threat to the defensive tactics employed by the Golden Knights, but the overall defensiveness and positioning of perpetrators promise us to test the resolve of San Jose.
This season, the Vegas Golden Knights have shown their following offense quite well. At the frontline spearheading their assault is Mark Stone with 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) and Jack Eichel, with 11 points. Ivan Barbashev stands out with a shooting percentage of 35.7% having racked 5 goals. Their conversion of the shooting opportunities will be essential against the San Jose goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, who has not had a good season thus far. The diversified and disciplined approach from Vegas is the key on how to beat the defenses of the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Arena |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood vs. Goaltender Adin Hill
Mackenzie Blackwood of San Jose Sharks started the season badly, which is clear from his numbers of .897 percent save and 3.88 goals against average. Confronting the high-scoring offense of Vegas Golden Knights, Blackwood’s efforts will be key for the Sharks should they look forward to containing their opponent’s scoring power. Getting the better of Vegas this time is critical as he should be able to help avenge the multiple attacks on the San Jose goal.
Adin Hill of the Vegas Golden Knights is also having a rough time with a save average of 0.864 and a goal-against average of 3.81. However, he has a much more decent defense behind him. Hill’s job will be to remain focused against a San Jose team that is itching to win a game. A good performance from him may even relieve pressure off the offensive end for Vegas, allowing the team to play more freely and focus less on defense.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Vegas Golden Knights -385, Total Odds: 231
The betting odds lean heavily towards the Golden Knights, with a -385 on the moneyline reflecting their favored status and the Sharks at a distant +288. The over/under set at 6.5 with trends suggesting a mixed bag, as Vegas has seen the total go OVER in 4 of their last 5, whereas San Jose has trended UNDER in 5 of their last 7 games.
San Jose Sharks Betting Trends
The Sharks’ dismal season trends highlight a team struggling in all facets, with a 0-10 record in their last 10 games and a particularly poor showing on the road (0-7). Their history against Vegas doesn’t bode well either, having lost 17 of their last 20 encounters.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
Conversely, Vegas shows strength, especially at home with a 6-0 record in recent games and a dominant 8-2 against San Jose in their last 10 home games. These trends suggest a continuation of their solid form, especially against weaker opponents.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights 10/26/24 Betting Picks
Given the statistical insights and current form, the prediction leans heavily towards a Vegas victory. The Golden Knights’ offensive depth and better goaltending position them as the clear favorites. For those interested in prop bets or over/under, the game might lean towards UNDER given the total trends and both goaltenders aiming to tighten up.
In conclusion, the best live betting opportunities might arise from individual performance props given the offensive talents on display, particularly from Vegas’ side. The final score might look something like 4-1 in favor of the Golden Knights, underscoring their superiority and continuing the Sharks’ dismal start to the season.
