Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Predictions
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Sharks Moneyline @ -115
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We’re Confident Sharks Can Seal the Win
The Sharks should have the edge over the Kings and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -115 should you wish to follow suit.
We’ve locked in our Kings vs Sharks predictions, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Scroll down for a detailed breakdown of each play.
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Preview
The Los Angeles Kings go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, October 3.
Los Angeles Kings suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 8-4 scoreline occurred on the road at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche. Brian Dumoulin was one of four different players on the scoresheet.
San Jose Sharks won their last game, beating Florida Panthers at home. It was a 4-3 (OT) win at SAP Center. Will Smith scored two goals, with Mason Marchment and Luca Cagnoni also scoring.
H2H: Previous H2H Was Sharks Overtime Win
The Sharks have won the last two meetings against the Kings. They triumphed 4-3 (SO) at SAP Center and then 4-3 (OT) at Crypto.com Arena. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.
Starting Goalies
Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
0-0-1
4.8
.800
0
25/26
16-16-5
2.6
.909
3
Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
2-0-0
3.3
.885
0
25/26
21-20-4
3.7
.883
0
Los Angeles Kings – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 3.2 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.
Alex Laferriere is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Trevor Moore racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.11 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.
San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games
The Sharks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.4%.
The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while William Eklund is next best after having 9 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.31 GAA with a .857 SV%.
Best Bet
For this NHL clash, we are going to bet against the road team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Sharks and we really like the -115 about them winning on the Moneyline.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 games.Sharks have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.Sharks have won 2 consecutive games.Kings have lost their last 7 games.Kings have lost 13 of their last 20 games.Sharks have won the last 2 games between these teams.
Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.
Sharks Moneyline Probability
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Will Smith (Sharks) has been on the scoresheet in his past 2 games. He looks like a value bet to light the lamp and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +170.
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Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest
There’s the opportunity to back San Jose Sharks at -115 on the Moneyline although Los Angeles Kings are priced up at betting odds of -104. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.
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Macklin Celebrini is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Those interested in favorite Macklin Celebrini to find the net first are able to get +900. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +125.
Player Goals
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Adrian Kempe (Kings)
Will Smith (Sharks)
Artemi Panarin (Kings)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Los Angeles Kings Stats
San Jose Sharks Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.7
Blocks: 16.2
Faceoff Wins : 30.8
Hits: 26.3
Giveaways: 13.2
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 29.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 10
Blocks: 16.4
Faceoff Wins : 30.7
Hits: 23.1
Giveaways: 13.6
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 24.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 25.9
Hits: 24.9
Giveaways: 17.3
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.1
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 23.6
Giveaways: 17.1
Takeaways: 5.2
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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