The San Jose Sharks (0-5-2) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (3-2-2) on Thursday, October 24th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on NBCS. Both the Sharks and Kings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.
Sharks vs Kings
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 3-1 loss to the Ducks, the Sharks are now 0-5-2 this season. San Jose’s defense struggled, allowing Anaheim to score twice in the third period, including an empty-netter.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark. The Sharks, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Los Angeles dropped to 3-2-2 after a 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The Kings were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5.
Defensively, the Kings struggled right from the start, allowing three goals in the first period. Their lone goal came at 0:53 in the second period, but the Golden Knights added three more to seal the win.
San Jose Offense Breakdown
San Jose’s offense struggled in their game against the Ducks, managing just one goal on 28 shots. Mikael Granlund netted his first goal of the season on a power play, 4:55 into the third period. William Eklund picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Jack Thompson added his first assist.
The Sharks failed to score in the first two periods and were hindered by 18 giveaways. They took 28 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net until Granlund’s power-play goal in the third period.
Kings Offense Breakdown
Warren Foegele netted his first goal of the season for the Kings, scoring 19:07 into the second period. Foegele took 5 shots on goal, with his lone goal coming on his 5th attempt. Joel Edmundson and Jordan Spence contributed with their 2nd and 3rd assists of the season, respectively.
The Kings fired 34 shots on goal but only managed to score once. They struggled with giveaways, committing 17 in the game.
San Jose Team Defense
San Jose’s defense kept the game scoreless through the first period, but they allowed the first goal at 6:56 of the second. After tying the game at 1-1, the Sharks gave up two more goals, including a power-play goal at 5:36 of the third period and an empty-netter at 18:09. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 37 saves and a 94.9% save percentage.
Los Angeles Team Defense
Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after allowing six goals to the Golden Knights. They gave up the first three goals of the game and three more in the 3rd period. David Rittich made 24 saves with an 80% save percentage. The Kings’ defense finished with 6 takeaways and 35 hits.
Sharks vs Kings Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
- Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-8 and an puck line mark of 6-4.
- The last ten games that San Jose was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
Sharks vs Kings Prediction
When thinking about a moneyline wager in this game, our evaluation indicates that the Kings will take down the Sharks. Nonetheless, given the current odds of -322, I’d recommend getting bet down on the puck line instead, as our predictions point to the Kings winning by more than one goal.
When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Kings to secure the win and cover. Expect the Kings to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Sharks.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 24, 2024 Kings, Sharks