Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/9

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The NHL regular season kicks off with the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. This game is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Last season, the Golden Knights finished with a strong record of 50-22-10, ranking first in their division. In contrast, the Sharks struggled with a 20-50-12 record and missed the playoffs. Both teams will aim to start the season on a positive note in this Western Pacific Division game.

Golden Knights vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -187, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +157

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to start their season. They have no recent games to review. This fresh start gives them a chance to make a strong impression.

Mitchell Marner was a key player last season. He had 102 points with 27 goals and 75 assists. Jack Eichel also contributed with 94 points, including 28 goals and 66 assists.

In goal, Adin Hill was reliable last season. He played 50 games and won 32 of them. He also had 1,172 saves and recorded four shutouts.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks are gearing up for their first game of the season. As this is their opener, there are no recent games to analyze. The team will look to start strong and set the tone for the season.

Macklin Celebrini was a standout last season with 63 points. He played in 70 games, scoring 25 goals and assisting on 38 others. William Eklund and Tyler Toffoli also contributed significantly, with Eklund earning 58 points and Toffoli adding 54 points.

In goal, Alex Nedeljkovic played 38 games last season. He recorded 14 wins and made 942 saves. Yaroslav Askarov and Jakub Skarek will also be aiming to support the team when called upon.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -187. The Sharks have a moneyline of +157, indicating they are the underdogs. Given the odds and the strength of the Golden Knights, the pick is for Vegas to win the game straight up.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0 with the odds for over at -110 and under at -112. With both teams entering their first game of the regular season, scoring may not be as high. The recommendation is to take the under 6.0 for this matchup.