The Los Angeles Kings, fueled by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty, are ready to take the ice against Brent Burns, Logan Couture, and the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center for a Pacific Division showdown. The puck drops at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, and you are able to watch it live on NBC Sports Network.
Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks Odds
Oddsmakers have not yet posted moneyline or Over/Under odds for this matchup.
Producing -8.0 units for moneyline bettors, San Jose is 23-20 straight up (SU) overall this year. That winning percentage, the third-best in the Pacific Division in this young season, hasn’t moved much from the 45-37 record the team managed during the 2017-18 season campaign. Of its 43 games this season, 26 have gone over the total, while 16 have gone under and just one has pushed. Thus far, the team’s 13-8 SU at home.
The Sharks have connected on 25.0 percent of their power play chances this season, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated fifth overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.9 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 24.5 saves per game with a .897 save percentage, Martin Jones (19-12-4) has been the best option in goal for the Sharks this season. If San Jose chooses to rest him, however, head coach Peter Deboer might go with Aaron Dell (6-8-8 record, .890 save percentage, 3.10 goals against average).
Over on the other bench, Los Angeles is 17-26 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. A total of 25 of its contests have gone under the total, while 17 have gone over and just one has pushed. The Kings are 7-13 SU as an away team this season.
The Kings have converted on just 14.9 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s ranked 29th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 30th overall and it’s successfully killed off 74.0 percent of all penalties.
Jonathan Quick (2.88 goals against average and .902 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Los Angeles. Quick is averaging 26.1 saves per game and has seven wins, 12 losses, and two overtime losses to his credit.
Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks Betting Predictions
Pick: SU Winner – Sharks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- Los Angeles has managed 27.8 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while San Jose has been attempting 37.0 shots per game over its last five at home.
- Seven of San Jose’s last ten contests have been decided by two or more goals, and the team is 5-2 overall in those games.
- Los Angeles skaters registered 27.3 hits per game last season, while the Sharks logged 18.4 hits per contest.
