Sure the trip up the coast of California is not a very long one, but it has meant a lot when the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings play. The two teams have played each other four times this season with the road team winning each of those meetings while outscoring their hosting adversaries 17-7.
The Sharks are still searching to clinch a playoff spot and a win Monday will do so. San Jose is currently on a three-game losing streak, all at the SAP Center, which has seen them be outscored 11-5. Joe Pavelski has paced the Sharks against the Kings this season with the captain notching four goals and four assists in the previous four meetings between the teams.
Defense needs to improve for the Kings as the team has allowed 15 goals in their past four games, three of which were losses. The D has not been much better against the San Jose this season with LA allowing 13 goals in four contests. The newly assembled line of Tyler Toffoli, Milan Lucic and Jeff Carter amassed four goals and 10 points in their last game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the San Jose Sharks as -110 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
A 3-2.4 result in favor of the Sharks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sharks sit at 41-28-6 on the season; in comparison, the Los Angeles Kings are currently 45-25-5. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 39-30-6 OU, and Los Angeles is 25-29-21 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 9-ranked San Jose Sharks and the No. 11-rated Los Angeles Kings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 2.92 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.33 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 22.36% while the Kings defense kills off 81.44% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 6-4 Sportsbook at home against the Oilers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -250 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Sharks were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at +126 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Calgary, Thursday, March 31st
San Jose at Vancouver, Tuesday, March 29th