San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction

The Vegas Golden Knights will beat the San Jose Sharks. The total will go under.

When analyzing the offensive metrics, the Golden Knights hold a solid advantage. They score approximately 3.1 goals per game and manage about 30.1 shots, translating to a shooting percentage of around 10.2%. In contrast, the Sharks net around 2.8 goals per game with a lesser 24.3 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of about 11.5%. However, that figure is somewhat misleading, given Vegas’s superior offensive depth and ability to generate quality chances. The Golden Knights also excel on the power play, converting 82.6% of their opportunities, compared to the Sharks’ 62.5%.

Defensively, the Golden Knights are stingy and have an average of just 2.5 goals allowed per game, which indicates a strong commitment to defensive play. Conversely, the Sharks allow around 3.5 goals per game. This defensive disparity suggests that the Golden Knights can control the game’s tempo and deny the Sharks high-quality scoring chances. With the projection of a lower total output from San Jose, it is likely that the total score will land under the expected number. Given all these factors, it is reasonable to expect a decisive win for Vegas while keeping the overall score suppressed.