The Los Angeles Kings (39-25-11) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (17-49-8) on Thursday, April 4th. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on ESPN+. The Kings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kraken. Puck drop is set for 10:30 ET.

Kings vs Sharks

The Los Angeles Kings Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into tonight’s game, the Kings are 8th in the Western Conference with 89 points and a record of 39-25-11. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is 4th, and they have gone 11-10 against divisional opponents this season.

On the road, the Kings have gone 21-14-4, and they have dropped their last three games away from home. When favored, Los Angeles has gone 27-16-7 this year, and they have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.

On the road, the Kings have a puck line record of 20-19 this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.3 goals per game. So far, LA has won 26 games by multiple goals and has a puck line record of 19-31 when favored.

Over their last ten road games, the Kings have gone 4-6 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin as the favorite is +.7 goals per game. Overall, Los Angeles has a puck line record of 36-39, including going 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games.

In their recent matchup, the Kings hosted the Kraken and came away with a 5-2 victory. Offensively, the Kings’ offense scored in each period against the Kraken. Los Angeles’ one power-play goals contributed to their total of 5 goals. Their offensive performance came with 27 shots on goal and five giveaways.

Los Angeles secured a win against the puck line, entering the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At 17-49-8, the Sharks have struggled mightily this season. They currently sit in 16th place in the Western Conference and are 8th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone just 1-9 and is currently riding a two-game losing streak at home. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Sharks have gone 9-33.

Overall, San Jose has been the underdog in all 74 of their games this season. As the underdog, the Sharks have gone 17-49-8. Over their last five games, San Jose has gone just 1-4, and they have gone 1-2 over their last three games.

San Jose comes into the game with an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game and they have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line at home. So far this year, the Sharks have gone just 16-20 vs. the puck line at home.

Overall, the team has gone just 33-41 vs. the puck line, and they have lost 41 games by multiple goals. In their last ten games, the Sharks have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss at home to the Kraken. In terms of offense, the Sharks netted one goal during the opening period and one time in the second period. Of San Jose’s two goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 26 shots on goal and five giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, San Jose not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 6 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 5.5 goals set for the game.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. Los Angeles’ offense comes into the game ranked 15th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.

The Kings come in with an over/under record of 29-43-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 35 games failing to surpass the 6 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.8 per game.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Sharks are averaging 2.2 goals per game which is 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. So far this year, the Sharks are 1-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 15-42 in games with fewer shots on goal.

This season, the Sharks’ have an over/under record of 34-37-3. Throughout the season, they have played 35 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles defense takes on the Sharks ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 3rd in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against San Jose. They also are 28th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Kings vs Sharks Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last ten games at home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
• The Kings have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Kings vs Sharks Prediction

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Kings is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -323, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Kings victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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