Kings vs. Sharks betting preview

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The Los Angeles Kings (3-2-2) are -325 on the moneyline to win when they host the San Jose Sharks (0-5-2), who have +260 odds, on Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Moneyline

Kings to win vs Sharks -325

Bet $20, Payout $26.15

Kings vs. Sharks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Kings (-325)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+260)
  • Over/under: 6

Kings vs. Sharks Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in three of seven games this season.
  • San Jose has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in three of seven games this season.
  • Thursday’s over/under is one above the combined goal-scoring average of five for these two teams.
  • This game’s over/under is 1.6 less than the 7.6 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings offense’s 22 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 14th in the NHL.
  • On defense, Los Angeles has allowed 25 goals (3.6 per game) to rank 23rd in league action.
  • They’re ranked 21st in the league with a -3 goal differential .
  • Los Angeles’ four power-play goals this season (15th in the NHL) have come on 27 chances.
  • The Kings are ranked 23rd in the NHL with a 14.81% power-play conversion rate this season.
  • Los Angeles’ offense has scored one shorthanded goal this season (fourth among all squads).
  • The Kings kill 73.33% of their opponent’s power plays, the 26th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ players win 46.8% of their faceoffs to rank 27th in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles scores on 10% of its shots as a team, ranking 20th in the league.
  • The Kings’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.1 hits and 14.1 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline

  • Los Angeles has been victorious in both games of the two games it’s been the moneyline favorite in this season.
  • The Kings have not played a game this season with their moneyline odds lower than -325.
  • The moneyline odds say Los Angeles has a 76.5% chance of winning this game.

Kings Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar: three goals and five assists
  • Adrian Kempe: three goals and three assists
  • Kevin Fiala: four goals and one assist
  • David Rittich: 2-2-0 record, .860 save percentage, 12 goals conceded

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Sharks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Sharks Season Stats Insights

  • The Sharks’ 13 total goals (1.9 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
  • San Jose has conceded four goals per game, and 28 total, which ranks 26th among all league teams.
  • They have a -15 goal differential, which ranks 31st in the league.
  • San Jose has scored four power-play goals this season (15th in the NHL) on 20 chances.
  • The Sharks’ power-play conversion rate (20%) ranks 17th in the league.
  • San Jose has scored one shorthanded goal this season (fourth in NHL).
  • The 74.29% penalty-kill percentage the Sharks have amassed is the league’s 24th-ranked rate.
  • The Sharks have the NHL’s 17th-ranked faceoff win rate (50.2%).
  • San Jose’s collective 7.1% shooting percentage ranks 29th in the league.
  • The Sharks have not had a shutout win yet this season.

Sharks Moneyline Insights

  • The Sharks have been an underdog seven times, and has no upset victories.
  • San Jose’s moneyline odds have been +260 or longer twice this season, and it lost both.
  • The Sharks have a 27.8% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Sharks Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund: one goal and six assists
  • Tyler Toffoli: four goals and three assists
  • William Eklund: one goal and four assists
  • Vitek Vanecek: 0-3-0 record, .884 save percentage, 11 goals conceded
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