San Jose Sharks vs. LA Kings Forecast and Ball Park Figures - Tuesday Night Ice Hockey Matchup
The Los Angeles Kings prepare for an away match against the struggling San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, October 29, at the SAP Center. The encounter, scheduled for 7:00 PM PT, will be broadcast live on ESPN.
According to the oddsmakers, the Kings are considered heavy favorites, with a -300 moneyline, while the Sharks are positioned as underdogs at +250. The puck is set to drop at 7:00 PM PT.
Below, you will find our time-tested analysis and reliable NHL odds for this enticing matchup.
Predictions and Odds: Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks
The Los Angeles Kings, currently sitting in the 2nd spot in the Pacific Division, sport a 5-2-2 record. On the other hand, the San Jose Sharks languish in last place with a dismal 1-7-2 record. The Kings claimed the previous meeting between the teams, winning 3-2 in LA last week.
Veteran leaders like Anze Kopitar (3G, 6A) and Adrian Kempe (3G, 5A) will power LA's balanced attack, with youngsters Alex Laferriere (4G, 3A) and Brandt Clarke (1G, 6A) also contributing. As a result, the Kings boast a respectable average of 3.11 goals per game.
The Sharks finally tallied their first win on Monday night, rallying from a 4-1 deficit in the 3rd period to beat Utah 5-4 in overtime. Mikael Granlund (5G, 8A) has spearheaded their offensive efforts, but the Sharks' offense ranks dead last in the NHL (2.00 goals per game) and 31st in goals allowed (4.22).
In net, the Kings expect to start Darcy Kuemper (2-0-2, 3.20 GAA, .896 SV%), while Vitek Vanecek (0-4-0, 4.00 GAA, .869 SV%) is expected to get the nod for the Sharks, playing the second half of a back-to-back.
In view of these factors, our experts predict a commanding 5-2 road victory for the Kings. The Sharks are at a disadvantage due to playing their second game in as many nights against a rested LA squad.
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LA Kings
At current odds, the Kings appear to be well-positioned to capitalize on their offensive prowess and inferior Sharks' defensive capabilities. Expect a significant edge in special teams, too, with LA ranking 12th on the power play versus SJ's 25th ranked penalty kill.
While San Jose might have some momentum after their overtime triumph, the Kings look far stronger in the current season standings. With that in mind, consider layering the -1.5 puck line and watching LA dominate.
-1.5 (-115)
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- Over 5.5 Goals (-130)
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Odds for Kings vs Sharks
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total || --------- | ------ | --------- | ------|| LA Kings | -1.5 (-115) | -300 | Over 5.5 (-130)|| San Jose | 1.5 (-105) | 250 | Under 5.5 (+110)|
Over 5.5 (-130)
The oddsmakers have Los Angeles as a heavy -300 favorite on the moneyline, indicative of a 75% win probability. The Sharks are priced as +250 underdogs.
On the puck line, LA is favored by 1.5 goals at -115 odds, while San Jose is a +1.5 goal underdog at -105.
The total is set at 5.5 goals, with the over favored at -130 and the under at +110. Given the Sharks' defensive struggles and the Kings' strong offense, the over might be a wise choice in this particular matchup.
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SJ Sharks
Injury Report:
The Kings injury report shows no notable injuries as of now. The situation remains unchanged for the Sharks, although fatigue might pose a concern, considering they are playing their second game in as many nights.
1.5 (-105)
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- The Kings, with a -300 moneyline, are heavily favored in the upcoming match against the struggling San Jose Sharks, who are positioned as +250 underdogs, according to the oddsmakers.
- As the game approaches, experts predict a 5-2 road victory for the Kings, with the Sharks at a disadvantage due to playing their second game in as many nights against a rested LA squad.
- In view of their offensive prowess and the Sharks' defensive weaknesses, the Kings appear to be well-positioned to capitalize. Experts recommend considering a wager on the -1.5 puck line for a potentially dominating performance.
- The over 5.5 goals (-130) bet also seems attractive given the Sharks' defensive struggles and the Kings' strong offense.
- On Tuesday, fans can catch the sports action live on ESPN as the Los Angeles Kings face off against the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, with the puck set to drop at 7:00 PM PT at the SAP Center.
