To say that the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of their playoff series would be an understatement. The Knights decimated the Sharks 7-0 – scoring three goals within the first seven minutes of the game – and dominated in nearly every facet of play. The Knights – who have yet to lose a playoff game in franchise history – will need to something truly special for an encore in Game 2 in Las Vegas Saturday.
- The Sharks are 1-4 SU and ATS in their 5 games against the Golden Knights this season.
- Marc-Andre Fluery has a 0.54 GAA and a .982 SV% during the postseason.
- William Karlsson has 4 goals and 4 assists in 5 games vs the Sharks this season.
Marc-Andre Fleury might have the third-best odds to win the Conn Smythe but it is hard to deny that there is no more singularly important player to his team in the playoffs. Fluery – who has a 0.54 GAA, a .982 save percentage and three shutouts in five games during the postseason – is the backbone for a team that was never expected to be here before the season began.
The Sharks offense that notched 16 goals in four games during the first-round series against Anaheim but could not solve Fluery in the first game. Now the Sharks need to find their way offensively again – a the team was mediocre offensively for most of the season until acquiring Evander Kane. After going down so quickly, you could tell the Sharks never got straight – resulting in the team parading to the penalty box too often.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Vegas Golden Knights in this one found them earlier as -195 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Golden Knights to win this game 3.5-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
56-24-7 Vegas battles the Sharks, currently with a 49-28-10 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 43-41-3 for the Golden Knights and 39-46-2 for the Sharks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs San Jose injuries news.
The Vegas Golden Knights sit at No. 20 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the San Jose Sharks sit at a No. 8 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vegas's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.76 goals allowed. The Golden Knights power play is averaging 21.4% while the Sharks defense kills off 84.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Jose was a 7-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Golden Knights. They lost as +141 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Jose's last 19 games
- San Jose is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Vegas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
- Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Vegas's last 23 games
- Vegas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Vegas, Monday, April 30th
