San Jose vs Vegas Prediction 12 January 2026
📡How will the teams cope with the opponent's high tempo? On 12 January at 01:00, an interesting confrontation will take place in the "NHL" tournament between the teams San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights. The odds for each side are as follows - and , respectively. There is no clear favorite in the game, so in our forecast, we will try to determine which team deserves to win this match more.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights:
- played 50 matches;
- at home ice 13 wins (including extra time), away - 37;
- scored goals: 116 against 196;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.88, 2nd - 1.94, 3rd - 2.18;
- average total of the match - 4.88.
The last time the sides met was on 24 December 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 7:2.
Head-to-head statistics San Jose - Vegas
San Jose Sharks Team Overview
The San Jose Sharks are showcasing impressive form with four wins in their last five games. Despite suffering a setback in the penultimate match, they quickly bounced back to winning ways. Their season average stands at 3.2 goals per game, making them one of the league's most attacking teams. However, their defense often falters, conceding around 3.52 goals per game. The team excels in power plays due to their aggressive offensive style, but their vulnerabilities are evident when defending against opponents' counterattacks.
Match Results: San Jose Sharks
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights have shown inconsistency in their recent form, with three wins and two consecutive losses highlighting the unpredictability of their performances. Despite this, they maintain their lead thanks to a potent offensive line averaging 3.19 goals per game and a solid defense that concedes just over three goals on average. On the road, the team plays more cautiously; while they seldom suffer heavy defeats, they often score fewer than four goals.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 50;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors - 13;
- Average total in the first period: 1.88;
- Today's home team averages 0.52 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.36.
First Period Stats: San Jose Sharks (home) vs Vegas Golden Knights (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 8 (33.33%) vs 6 (28.57%);
- Number of losses: 6 (25%) vs 7 (33.33%);
- Number of draws: 10 (41.67%) vs 8 (38.1%).
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.86;
- Average goals conceded: 1.08 vs 1.05.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average total in the first period: 2.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1.5) vs 2.5 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 1.3).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in 13 of last 15 San Jose Sharks home games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 Vegas Golden Knights away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 50;
- Number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 37.
- San Jose Sharks have lost (in regular time) in 6 of last 7 games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.32, for the away team - 3.92;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.88;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 15 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 20 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 21 once.
Statistics: San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights
- average total in the tournament: 6.41 vs 5.91;
- average total goals scored: 3.2 vs 3.19;
- average total goals conceded: 3.52 vs 3.12;
- San Jose Sharks: average total at home in the tournament - 3.25;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total away in the tournament - 2.9;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.9 (home - 3.67) vs 3.7 (away - 3).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 3.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games against San Jose Sharks (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
San Jose Sharks enter the match with a strong offensive form and a determination to secure their playoff spot. Their average scoring rate suggests they will play aggressively. Meanwhile, Vegas Golden Knights also aim for high-scoring games. Therefore, the upcoming clash promises to be an exciting one. We'll bet on the total over 6.5 for this game.
No comments
Betting Tips: San Jose Sharks - Vegas Golden Knights
in 6 of last 7 games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
in 11 of last 12 games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).in last 10 home games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).in 17 of last 19 games (NHL).in 9 of last 10 away games (NHL).in 10 of last 11 games (NHL).in 8 of last 9 away games (NHL).
Other predictions
