Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks, with most sportsbooks pricing Vegas around 1.75 on the moneyline versus San Jose at about 2.10 based on current NHL form and Pacific Division standings, where Vegas sits slightly ahead with 50 points to San Jose’s 47. Vegas also boasts a top-10 power play and penalty kill, plus in-form stars like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, giving them a statistical edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights is scheduled to start at 1:00 AM UTC on January 12, 2026, which corresponds to 5:00 PM local time on January 11, 2026 in San Jose, California (Pacific Time). Always confirm closer to faceoff in case of minor broadcast or scheduling adjustments.

The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose, located in San Jose, California, a multi-purpose indoor arena with an ice hockey capacity of approximately 17,500 and known for its steep seating bowl and loud atmosphere. The venue is the long-time home of the Sharks and typically provides a strong home-ice advantage due to its energized local fan base.

Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights to win, with implied probability around 57–60% at indicative odds of 1.65–1.75, while San Jose’s upset chances sit near 40% at odds in the 2.00–2.30 range depending on the book. Vegas’ special teams efficiency, recent form of key scorers like Eichel and Stone, and slightly better overall record in the 2025–26 season tilt the matchup in their favor despite the Sharks’ home-ice edge.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, Vegas has dominated the series, winning the clear majority of games and often by multi-goal margins, reflecting a consistent matchup advantage. Across their last 10 encounters, Vegas has typically recorded around 7–8 wins to San Jose’s 2–3, with average combined scoring hovering near 5–6 total goals per game.