The San Jose Sharks (17-49-8), eighth in the Pacific Division and one of the last-placed teams, host the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings (39-25-11) in one of nine NHL games on Thursday. Los Angeles is coming off a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, while the Sharks are 1-8-1 in their last 10 NHL games, including a 4-2 loss to the Kraken on Monday. The Sharks won the most recent meeting between these two teams 4-3 on January 22.
Kings vs Sharks Picks
- Los Angeles -1.5 (-120)
David Rittich (2.26 GAA, .918 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Kings. While Mackenzie Blackwood (3.41 GAA, .900 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for San Jose in the Kings vs Sharks matchup. Let’s take a look at the Kings vs Sharks picks and parlays.
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Odds
Los Angeles is a massive betting favorite in the LA Kings vs San Jose Sharks game with -340 moneyline odds and -1.5 (-120) puck line odds. The Sharks have NHL Vegas odds of +270 for the moneyline and +1.5 (+100) for the puck line. The total for the Kings vs Sharks picks and parlays is 5.5.
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Picks & Parlays
LA Kings vs San Jose Sharks Pick
- Los Angeles -1.5 (-120)
LA Kings vs SJ Sharks Parlay
- Kings -1.5 (-120)
- Over 5.5 (-125)
- Trevor Moore anytime goal (+210)
- Anze Kopitar over 1.5 shots (-175)
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Information
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks
Location of the game: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
Date & Time: Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Betting Analysis
Los Angeles comes into the Kings vs Sharks picks and parlays with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. Their 5-2 win over Seattle last night ended a three-game losing streak. The Kings are one of the best NHL teams on the road this season with a record of 21-14-14. They’re also among the best defensive teams, ranking T3rd in goals allowed (2.59) and fourth in shots allowed (28.2).
They’re average offensively, ranking 16th in goals (3.09) and ninth in shots (32.1). Kevin Fiala leads the Kings in NHL player stats with 68 points (26 goals, 42 assists), one point more than Adrian Kempe and two points ahead of Anze Kopitar. Los Angeles has seven players with at least 40 points.
The Sharks are one of the worst teams in almost all offensive and defensive categories, including 31st in goals (2.22), 32nd in shots (25.5), 32nd in goals allowed (3.96), and 32nd in shots allowed (35.0). They’re 10-22-4 in home games on the NHL schedule this season.
Mikael Granlund leads the Sharks in NHL player stats with 51 points (12 goals, 39 assists) in 61 games. Fabian Zetterlund is second with 38 points (21 goals, 17 assists).
Carl Grundstrom and Philip Danault are on the NHL injury report for the Kings, while San Jose is without Matt Benning, Alexander Barabanov, and Ty Emberson.
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Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks
San Jose is just 16-20 against the spread (ATS) on home ice, while the Kings are 20-19. Los Angeles has a lot more to play for than the Sharks and should have no trouble covering the puck line, although don’t expect a high-scoring game. The Kings’ over-under record on the road is 12-25-2. Trevor Moore is coming off a hat trick on Wednesday and needs one more goal to hit the 30-goal mark, so he’ll be looking to get that out of the way against San Jose. Kopitar has been over the 1.5-shot total in four of his last five games. Hope you enjoyed our NHL picks!
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