San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings odds predictions pick betting line spread

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones (5-2-0, .878 SV%, 3.70 GAA) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-2-2, .867 SV%, 4.05 GAA)

Jones stopped 24 of 27 shots on goal in a 4-3 Sharks victory Tuesday. One of the three goals he allowed was of the extra-man variety. Jones logged a .943 SV% in two starts against Los Angeles last season.

Quick is looking for a bounce-back effort after being pulled 21 minutes into his last start (Feb. 5 vs. Vegas Golden Knights). The veteran netminder coughed up 4 goals on just 10 shots in that start and owns a .763 SV% over his last two starts. Quick was roughed up by the Sharks last season, posting an .830 SV% in two turns against San Jose.

Get some action on this game or any NHL matchup with a legal, online bet at BetMGM in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA and WV. Risk-free first bet up to $500, paid in free bets. Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!

Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sharks 3, Kings 2

The Kings have been trending the wrong way in their Corsi-for numbers, and over its last four games, L.A. has allowed an average of 38 shots on goal.

TAG THE SHARKS -125 AS LEAN. A play in the -115 to -120 range would be more palatable.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

San Jose has been feast or famine in its results and its puck-possession numbers. An all-road slate could well be taking its toll; a potential look-ahead to a Saturday home debut chips away at the value in a puck-line play.

PASS unless you can get the Sharks in the neighborhood of +220.

Figue on some tightened-up Game 2 gravity and the Kings are due for some better goaltending. TAKE THE UNDER 6 (-110).

Want some action on this one? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1369]

The San Jose Sharks (4-5-1) and Los Angeles Kings (3-6-2) begin a two-game set at Staples Center Tuesday with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Sharks-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Sharks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Sharks -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Kings +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Sharks -1.5 (+220) | Kings +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones (4-2-0 .876 SV%, 3.87 GAA) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-2-2, .867 SV%, 4.05 GAA)

Jones continues to be slated in as the No. 1 netminder in San Jose and will face his former team once again Tuesday; he has a .930 SV% and 2.08 GAA in 20 career games against the Kings with a 13-4-3 record. He allowed 4 goals on 37 shots in a win over the Anaheim Ducks Friday.

Quick was charged with the loss in each of his last two games, Jan. 28 and Feb. 5, while allowing a total of 9 goals on just 38 shots in losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. He has allowed 3 or more goals in all but one outing.

Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sharks 4, Kings 2

Money line (ML)

Let’s go with the SHARKS (-115) as modest road favorites with Jones getting the sizable edge in the goaltending battle against his former team. The Sharks went to a shootout in both halves of their two-game set with the Ducks; they won 5-4 in Game 1 and lost 2-1 in Game 2. The Kings have dropped four straight with all but their most recent coming by at least a 2-goal margin.

Both teams are in the bottom eight of the NHL in Corsi For percentage and scoring chances at 5-on-5, but the Sharks have a slight edge in both categories.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Against the spread (ATS)

Stick with the SHARKS -1.5 (+220) and back the visitors to win by 2 or more goals. They’re 6-4 ATS while the Kings are 7-4.

The Kings have the slightly better power-play unit, but the Sharks are better on the penalty kill while ranking third in the NHL at a success rate of 86.49%. Both teams are similarly disciplined with the Sharks taking 8.8 minutes in penalties per game and the Kings taking 8.5. They’re both in the top 10 in opponent penalty minutes drawn per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

I’ll PASS on the total on a flat 6, as it matches my predicted score. The OVER 5.5 (-135) isn’t a bad play on the alternate line for some value.

Want some action on this one? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow Esten McLaren on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1369]

Tag: San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings odds predictions pick betting line spread

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Sharks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Money line (ML)

Against the spread (ATS)

Over/Under (O/U)

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Sharks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Money line (ML)

Against the spread (ATS)

Over/Under (O/U)