San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights 4/16/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
NHL: 10:30 PM EST
Apr. 16, 2019
TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : VEG -155 Total 6.5
The Sharks looked like they of been able to run away with this series after the first game in the series. However, the Sharks have struggled in the second and third game of the series and looked so flat it was not funny. What else did not help the Sharks out was the fact the team did not come out playing like a team that should win and really did not provide Martin Jones with the support that he needed to have if he was going to clear the puck out really easily.
During the regular season the Sharks averaged 3.52 goals a game. The defense allowed only 3.15 goals a game, which explains the weaker defense showing they have had so far. The Sharks have managed to convert on the power play this year at 23.7% on the year, but have killed off 80.8% of the opponents power plays.
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The Golden Knights closed the season out with some losses, but that could have been from the shorter lines of the stars. However, it appears that this has allowed the Golden Knights to become one of those teams that has really taken advantage of the rest the team had. What else will help the Golden Knights out is the fact they appear to have figured out how to crack the Sharks defense and that will make a huge difference for the Golden Knights.
The Golden Knights on the year have been able to score 3 goals a game. The defense for the Golden Knights has been able to show up quite well on the season with 2.78 goals a game allowed. The Golden Knights have ended up converting on the power play at 16.7%, but the Golden Knights have ended up killing off 80.8%.
Recent Betting Trends:
Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Golden Knights are 7-2 in their last 9 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Over is 7-2-1 in Sharks last 10 vs. Pacific.
Over is 7-2 in Golden Knights last 9 playoff games as a favorite.
Free Betting Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -155
Look for the Golden Knights to come into this game playing some great hockey again, but also the Sharks defense to continue to struggle in the game and are unable to contain the Golden Knights offense that is going to help the Golden Knights runaway with this game here. Final Score, Vegas Golden Knights win 4-2.