San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for Tuesday on 12/23

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The San Jose Sharks take on the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL regular season game. The Sharks come into the game with a 17-16-3 record. They are ranked 9th in their conference and 5th in their division.

The Golden Knights have a 16-8-10 record for the season. They are 5th in the conference and 2nd in the division. The game is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena, with coverage on NBCS at 10:00 PM.

Sharks vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Sharks +200, Golden Knights -242

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks are heading into their next game with some ups and downs. They recently lost to the Seattle Kraken, 4-2. In that game, Collin Graf and Adam Gaudette each scored once for the Sharks.

Before facing the Kraken, the Sharks played against the Dallas Stars and lost, 5-3. Collin Graf was notable with two goals. Macklin Celebrini provided two assists and had eight shots on goal in that game.

In recent performances, Macklin Celebrini has been a key player for the Sharks. He has played 36 games, scoring 18 goals and assisting on 36 more. Celebrini’s strong presence on the ice will be crucial for the Sharks in their upcoming game.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to improve after some recent losses. They have dropped their last three games, including a close one against the Edmonton Oilers. In that game, Tomas Hertl and Mitchell Marner each scored a goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

The Golden Knights’ power play has been effective, scoring in three of their last five games. Tomas Hertl leads the team in goals this season with 14, while Jack Eichel has been a key playmaker with 29 assists. Their aggressive play is reflected in their hit and block stats, ranking 20th and 17th respectively.

In goal, Carter Hart has been busy, making 32 saves against the New Jersey Devils in a recent game. Akira Schmid has also contributed with 11 wins this season. The team will aim to support their goalies better by tightening up their defense in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -242. The Sharks are the underdog with a moneyline of +200. Given the Golden Knights’ better overall stats, such as ranking 7th in goals against, they are likely to win. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Golden Knights.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the under at -116. Considering the Golden Knights’ strong defensive stats, including a high save count, the game might have fewer goals. The projected total score of 6 aligns closely with the line, but a slight lean to the under is recommended.