Los Angeles Kings Favored to Defeat San Jose Sharks and Snap Four-Game Winning Streak
The total opened at 6.0 goals and the odds tilt towards the under. The Kings take on the Sharks on December 19 at SAP Center for the first time this season, looking to win
Game outlook
The total opened at 6.0 goals and the odds tilt towards the under. The Kings take on the Sharks on December 19 at SAP Center for the first time this season, looking to win their fifth consecutive victory over San Jose. Puck drop is set for 10:30 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kings -246 | Sharks +210
Spread: Kings -1.5 (+100) | Sharks +1.5 (-120)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 71%.
Los Angeles Kings
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Kraken 3-2 in a dramatic shootout with Carl Grundstrom scoring the winning goal in the ninth round. While Cam Talbot yielded two goals on 19 shots, Trevor Moore and Anze Kopitar each scored once, and the Kings were one of four with the man advantage. Talbot is projected to guard the net against San Jose on Tuesday and is 13-5-2 with a 2.02 GAA and a .926 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Analysis
In their most recent loss, San Jose was outshot 29-27 by the Colorado Avs and were down 4-0 after 3:44 in the second period. Tomas Hertl scored 2 goals and Mikael Granlund notched 2 assists to lead the team. Mackenzie Blackwood allowed 5 goals on 28 shots and has 4-12-2 record with 3.75 GAA and .897 SV%. The San Jose Sharks have had a tough recent streak, losing three of their last four games and ranking #32 for offense and defense. In their most recent defeat, they scored 2 goals and 2 assists, but were outshot 29-27 and quickly fell behind 4-0 early in the second period. Mackenzie Blackwood started in the game, recording 4-12-2 record with 3.75 GAA and .897 SV%. The team also ranks 27th in power-play percentage and 28th in penalty-killing percentage.