San Jose Sharks (20-43-9) vs. LA Kings (40-23-9)
March 30, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Kings -410 / San Jose Sharks 320; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 30, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks (20-43-9, 43-29 ATS) are still the worst team in the NHL after losing six of the previous nine games. The Sharks spent the last eight games at home, suffering five defeats, but they managed to beat the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. They will spend the next two games on the road. San Jose is at the bottom of the Pacific Division Standings with 49 points, 49 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Sharks average 2.62 goals per game this year (30th), while they allow 3.66 GPG (32nd). William Eklund leads the team with 54 points (17 G and 37 A). Macklin Celebrini contributes 53 points (21 G and 32 A), while Tyler Toffoli has 48 points (27 G and 21 A).
Alexandar Georgiev (15-24-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Sharks on Sunday against the Kings. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.60 goals per game this year with a .874 SV% and no shutouts.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (40-23-9, 34-38 ATS) were in an excellent form of nine wins in ten games, but they suffered a couple of straight defeats the Avalanche and Maple Leafs, scoring just one goal in the process. That loss to Toronto was the first game of the Kings’ three-game homestay. After this one, they will take on the Jets. Los Angeles is 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 89 points, nine behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Kings score 2.89 goals per game on average (20th), while they concede 2.52 GPG (2nd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 58 points (29 G and 29 A). Anze Kopitar has 57 points (18 G and 39 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 50 points (28 G and 22 A).
Darcy Kuemper (25-10-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Sunday against the Sharks. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.10 goals per game this year with a .919 SV% and four shutouts.
Kings vs Sharks Prediction
The Kings won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Sharks were better in three of the last five. Los Angeles won the opening H2H clash of the season, but the Sharks were victorious in the next two, which was rather surprising. The Kings won five of the last six H2H duels in Los Angeles, and given how they play at home this season, in combination with the Sharks’ away form, I can only back the hosts to win and cover the puck line.
