Sharks vs Kings Prediction, Preview, Odds and Picks, Jan. 11

The San Jose Sharks are underdogs on the NHL betting lines as they visit the Los Angeles Kings. The Sharks have won four straight games against the Kings in recent years.

Erik Karlsson is having a renaissance this season. He leads all defensemen in points (54), goals created (17.7), and assists per game (one). San Jose is 6-6-4 in games where he doesn't record a point. The team's on-ice shooting percentage is at its highest when he's playing. Sanjay's team is also one of the worst in the league in terms of save percentage.

The Kings have a poor goalkeeping record and a -23.2 GSAA. Cal Petersen was put on waivers. Pheonix Copley has been solid for the most part but has given up three or more goals in four of his last seven starts. Los Angeles is one of the NHL's most prolific offenses, ranking 11th in goals per game (3.3). They are good when they score first and when going to the third period tied or with a lead.

Sharks are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games against the Kings. The Kings have outscored the Sharks 11-4 in the last three games.

Sharks vs Kings is Wednesday, Jan. 11th at 10:00 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Sharks are 13-21-8 and Kings are 24-14-6.

The Los Angeles Kings are favored by 67% over the San Jose Sharks. Los Ales is playing its fourth game in six days. San Aries is just 3-6 on the second night of a back-to-back.