The Los Angeles Kings look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The San Jose Sharks need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks prediction.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview 

The Los Angeles Kings responded from losses to the Islanders, Rangers, and Jets with a win over the Kraken. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.56 goals per game and are scoring on 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 14 goals, Kevin Fiala has 21 assists and Adrian Kempe has 87 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.41 goals per game and are killing 87.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 40 goals on 541 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 23 goals on 177 shots.

Los Angeles Kings Team Facts

• The Kings have lost each of their last 10 games at SAP Center at San Jose after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games after coming off a shootout.
• The Kings have won the second period in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last five games at SAP Center at San Jose.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview 

The San Jose Sharks have lost to the Golden Knights, Coyotes, and Avalanche over the last week. The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.13 goals per game and are scoring on 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Tomas Hertl leads San Jose with 11 goals, Mikael Granlund has 18 assists and Fabian Zetterlund has 73 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.83 goals per game and are killing 74.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Kaapo Kahkonen has allowed 43 goals on 419 shots faced, while Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 70 goals on 677 shots.

San Jose Sharks Team Facts

• The Sharks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 20 games as underdogs against the Kings.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in 10 of their last 12 games at SAP Center at San Jose following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks prediction

Right when it looked like the San Jose Sharks were turning the corner, they drop 3 of their last 4 games and the offense goes back in its hole. The Los Angeles Kings have been road warriors all season long with a 12-1-1 record, and they run into a Sharks side they’ve won each of the last four games against. You can’t bet against the Kings on the road. Give me the Kings and the PL for max betting value.