Sharks vs Kings Prediction NHL Picks 1/22/24
Los Angeles Kings (22-13-8) vs San Jose Sharks (11-31-4)
Game Info: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -385 / San Jose Sharks +290 --- Over/Under: 6
The San Jose Sharks need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. The Los Angeles Kings also need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings prediction.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks rebounded from losses to the Sabres and Blackhawks with a win over the Ducks. The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.04 goals per game and are scoring on 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Tomas Hertl leads San Jose with 14 goals, Mikael Granlund has 24 assists and Fabian Zetterlund has 108 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.96 goals per game and are killing 71.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Kaapo Kahkonen has allowed 64 goals on 634 shots faced, while Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 101 goals on 955 shots.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Fabian Zetterlund has scored a goal in three of the Sharks' last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 11 appearances in night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- Logan Couture has recorded an assist in nine of his last 11 appearances in night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- Alexander Barabanov has recorded two hits against the Kings this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings rebounded from losses to the Stars and Predators with a win over the Rangers. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.19 goals per game and are scoring on 21 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 20 goals, Kevin Fiala has 28 assists and Adrian Kempe has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.51 goals per game and are killing 87 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 72 goals on 848 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 23 goals on 177 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Lewis has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with the Kings as favorites against the Sharks.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings' last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in each of the Kings' last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- Drew Doughty ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (26:07) this season.
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings prediction
The Los Angeles Kings are the better team, obviously, and should win this game, especially at home. The San Jose Sharks have looked like they don't even belong in the NHL for much of the season. However, we're getting almost 3 times our money to fade a Kings team that's lost 10 of their last 12 games. Let's spin it for a second; You're laying all this juice with a team that's lost 10 of their last 12 games? Heck, the Kings have been better on the road than at home this season. If forced to pick this contest, give me the Sharks and the better potential payout.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
