San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings 1/11/23 – With both teams moving in opposite directions this season, the San Jose Sharks will face off against the Los Angeles Kings. The Sharks’ record of 12-21-8 is the second-worst in the Pacific Division, while the Kings’ record of 24-14-6 is the best. With seven wins in their last ten matches, the Kings are now in second place in this division. Both teams are looking to improve in the Western Conference as well as within the division. This upcoming awesome game is recommended by sports betting lines today.
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds
Sharks
Moneyline: +141
Puckline: +1.5 (-161)
Total: 6.5 (over -103)
Kings
Moneyline: -175
Puckline: -1.5 (+131)
Total: 6.5 (under -119)
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Analysis
Despite their offense scoring 3.05 goals per match, the Sharks are experiencing a difficult season. Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier have combined for 51 goals and 59 assists, but the offense has improved. Alexander Barabanov, Matthew Nieto and Kevin Labanc have scored 22 goals and 40 assists, while the defenseman Erik Karlsson has added 13 goals to the offense and 41 assists.
While the offense has been fantastic, the Sharks defense has struggled this season. They allow 3.68 goals per match. Jaycob Megna and Erik Karlsson have combined for 3.9 defensive points shares, but the rest has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on the goal at will. James Reimer, the goaltender, has had a poor record in net with a .895 save rate and a 3.22 goals against average on 679 shots.
Their offense is leading the Kings’ season, scoring 3.27 goals per match and 11 goals in their last two games. Kevin Fiala and Viktor Arvidsson, along with Anze Kopitar have combined for 38 goals and 74 assists. However, the rest of the offense is also great. Phillip Danault, Adrian Kempe and Gabriel Vilardi have combined for 46 goals, 43 assists, while defensemen Drew Doughty and Sean Durzi have added seven goals, 40 assists, and put the offense on the top.
While the offense has been fantastic, defense has struggled to stop 3.36 goals per match. Drew Doughty and Michael Anderson have combined for 5.3 defensive points shares and 134 blocked shots. However, the rest of the team has struggled, allowing the puck to move into the offensive zone and finding open shots on goal. Jonathan Quick, the goaltender, has been struggling in the net with an average of 3.40 goals against and a save percentage of .884 on 647 shots.
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Against the Spread
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Sharks are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Sharks are 10-9 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Sharks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 14 of Sharks’ 20 last games at home.
The Kings are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Kings are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Kings are 13-9 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Kings’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 11 of Kings’ 22 last games at home.
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Free Pick
The NHL betting expert predicts that Kings will win the game and cover all spreads in dominant wins on home ice. This would be their third consecutive win.
Free Pick: Kings -1.5 (+120)
