Tomas Hertl always gets up for games against his former team, having hit the scoresheet in five of six meetings with San Jose since being traded.
My Golden Knights vs. Sharks predictions see Hertl having another productive night this time around.
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Let’s dive into my NHL picks for Sunday, January 11.
Golden Knights vs Sharks prediction
Golden Knights vs Sharks best bet: Tomas Hertl Over 0.5 points (-125)
Tomas Hertl must love playing in the same division as his old team. His production certainly suggests as much. Even with the San Jose Sharks playing the most competitive hockey we’ve seen in years, Hertl has still feasted on them.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Sharks have played each other three times already this season, with Hertl recording at least one point in each.
While Hertl no doubt carries a little extra pep in his step when facing his old squad, San Jose’s defensive struggles are a bigger factor in Hertl’s success.
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The Sharks rank Bottom 10 in both shot suppression and goals against. Isolating matchups against teams that sit near the basement in one (or both) of those categories, Hertl has 24 points over 25 games and points in 16 of them (64%).
Golden Knights vs Sharks same-game parlay
Shea Theodore had no training wheels on in his return to the lineup Saturday night, logging more than 22 minutes of ice against St. Louis. He has three assists over his last three vs. San Jose and should be able to build on that in a high total game.
Timothy Liljegren has eaten multiple pucks in eight of his last 10 games. He’s faced Vegas twice this season and combined for six blocks while clearing this line in both contests.
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Golden Knights vs Sharks SGP
Tomas Hertl Over 0.5 points
Shea Theodore Over 0.5 assists
Timothy Liljegren Over 1.5 blocked shots
Golden Knights vs Sharks odds
Moneyline: Golden Knights -160 | Sharks +140
Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+145) | Sharks +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105)
Golden Knights vs Sharks trend
Tomas Hertl has produced seven points over six games against San Jose. Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Sharks.
How to watch Golden Knights vs Sharks
Location
SAP Center, San Jose, CA
Date
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Puck drop
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
Vegas 34, NBC Sports California
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