San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 10/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

The Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1) are welcoming the San Jose Sharks (0-5-2) at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

The San Jose Sharks were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-1 defeat to the Ducks in their last outing. The Sharks had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this loss. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 28 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. San Jose compiled 14 minutes in the box for this game.

Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have notched 13 goals (32nd in pro hockey) so far this season and have given up 28. For the season, they have tallied 2 points and their points percentage comes in at .143. San Jose has 20 power play opportunities and they have notched 4 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.00%. At even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 19 goals while having 9 themselves. San Jose has taken 184 shots and holds a shot percentage of 7.1%. The Sharks so far have had 233 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .880. San Jose Sharks opponents have 35 power play tries (2nd in professional hockey) and have come away with 9 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Mackenzie Blackwood. The opposition has scored 578 goals versus Blackwood in his career and his goals against average is 3.10. Blackwood has been involved in 200 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .904 for his 11,205 minutes between the pipes. He has accumulated a mark of 75-84-24 and he has gotten the start in 188 games. For his career, Blackwood has compiled 100 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .532. Blackwood has had 6,014 shot attempts against him and has amassed 5,436 saves.

In their last outing, Vegas faced off against the Kings in a matchup where the Golden Knights took home the victory by a tally of 6-1. The Golden Knights recorded 6 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup and tallied 2 out of those tries.

Vegas has taken 188 shots (18th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 15.43%, while allowing the other team 207 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.47% on their oppositions 17 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%. They have recorded 19 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 36.84%. The Golden Knights have racked up 22 goals at even strength and 7 goals (5th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 21 goals to be scored by way of 17 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 29 goals, 9 points, in addition to a points percentage of .643.

For the opposition you will find Adin Hill between the pipes. Hill has accumulated a lifetime record of 66-53-8 and has been in net for 140 games. Hill's percentage of quality starts is 52.0% and he has 66 quality starts in his pro career. He has a tally of 3,427 saves out of the 3,773 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .908. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per game and he has given up 346 goals in total. He got the starting nod in 127 games and has racked up 7,655 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas

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