In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 20th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 9-8-3 this season after they defeated Utah in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. San Jose led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed two goals in the third, before escaping with a power play goal in overtime. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 26-22, won 55% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. San Jose got all three of their goals from Celebrini, while Askarov stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-1 and the Flames by a score of 2-0. The Sharks have lost two of their last three games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 21 points. San Jose has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 13 goals and 17 assists, while Will Smith has added seven goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 6-5-1 with a 2.99 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 10-6-4 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Kings out shot Washington by a total of 31-25, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kopitar, while Kuemper stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Senators by a score of 1-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3. The Kings have won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 24 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 2.70 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with six goals and 13 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added four goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Anton Forsberg, who is 3-2-1 with a 2.96 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won five of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Kings have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Sharks have won the third period in each of their last four home games against the Kings following a home win.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last 10 Thursday games as road favorites.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following an overtime win.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Sharks’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in four of the Sharks’ last five home games.
- William Smith has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- Philipp Kurashev has recorded an assist in five of the Sharks’ last six night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Warren Foegele has recorded an assist in each of his last six road appearances against the Sharks.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has scored a goal in four of his five previous road appearances against the Sharks.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Kings as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Sharks vs Kings Prediction
San Jose was able to get back into the win column with an overtime win over Utah last time out, as they continue to play great defense. The Sharks are 5-3-3 at home this year, while the Kings are 9-2-2 on the road. Los Angeles had their winning streak snapped in their last game, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. I really like how both teams are defending right now, so I will take the under in this contest.