San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game 1 Odds, NHL Betting Pick
The Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series on Thursday. The Golden Knight completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Kings on April 17, while the Sharks did the same thing against the Anaheim Ducks on April 18.
The Golden Knights are the favorites at sportsbooks. The total is at five goals.
San Jose Sharks are the underdogs in the game against Vegas Golden Knights.
San Jose Sharks beat Anaheim Ducks in the first round. Vegas Golden Knights beat L.A. Kings in a similar fashion. The Sharks scored 16 goals and allowed seven in that first-round series.
Fleury is the early favorite for the Conn Smythe Trophy. He is coming off a career year statistically. Vegas won three of their four regular-season meetings with San Jose. Two of them were decided in overtime.
The Golden Knights beat Los Angeles in the first round. The Sharks are better offensively than the Kings. Vegas has a strong home-ice advantage. The Golden Knight's are the smart bettors' pick.
San Jose Sharks are 5-1 in their last six games and 7-2 in the last eight at home. Vegas Golden Knights are 7.5-0 at their home games.
