Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/11

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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to play against the San Jose Sharks in an NHL regular season game. This game will take place at the SAP Center on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBCS.

The Golden Knights come into this game with a record of 19-11-12. They are currently ranked first in the Western Pacific Division. The Sharks hold a record of 23-18-3, and they are third in the same division. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in the conference and division.

Golden Knights vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+148), San Jose Sharks +1.5 (-186), Over/Under 6.5 (-116/-107)

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a score of 5-3. Mark Stone played a key role with 1 goal and 2 assists in that game.

In their game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Golden Knights won 4-3. Tomas Hertl contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist. The team’s power play was effective, scoring 2 goals with the advantage.

Vegas faced a tough game against the Chicago Blackhawks, losing 2-3. Despite the loss, Mark Stone managed to score 1 goal. The Golden Knights have relied on Carter Hart in goal, who faced challenges but has shown resilience.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have been on a roll in recent games. They secured a 5-4 win against the Dallas Stars, with Tyler Toffoli leading the charge with two goals and one assist. Macklin Celebrini also contributed with three assists, showcasing his ability to set up plays. In the game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Sharks took a 4-3 victory. Celebrini was again instrumental with one goal and two assists. The team managed 28 shots on goal, with a strong power play performance netting them two goals. The Sharks have shown resilience in their recent performances, with a notable 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Alexander Wennberg scored a goal and provided two assists in this game. The team’s defense was solid, with 15 blocks contributing to their success.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored with a moneyline of -164 against the San Jose Sharks at +137. Based on current form and stats, the Golden Knights are likely to win. The projected score is Vegas Golden Knights 4, San Jose Sharks 3, which supports picking the Golden Knights to win straight up.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.5 with odds of -116 for the over and -107 for the under. Given the projected score of 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights, the total would be 7. This suggests taking the over on the total of 6.5 goals.