San Jose Sharks vs
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Kings Favored Over Sharks in Pacific Division Showdown at Crypto.com Arena

The NHL betting action on Sunday, March 30, 2025, includes a Pacific Division showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The Sharks will look to secure a third consecutive victory over the Kings to close out their four-game regular-season series. In their last meeting, the Sharks dominated the Kings with a 7-2 win as home underdogs. As huge +320 road underdogs this time, the Sharks face the Kings as -420 favorites. Currently, the Kings are favored at -360. This matchup is one of our NHL picks for Sunday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +295 | Kings -360
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+106) | Kings -1.5 (-126)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 78%.

San Jose vs Los Angeles Stats

San Jose Sharks

This article provides a pre-game analysis of the San Jose Sharks before their match against the New York Rangers. The Sharks were seeking their third consecutive win after victories against the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alexandar Georgiev was confirmed to start in goal for the Rangers, while rookie Georgi Romanov was expected to start for the Sharks on Sunday after making his NHL debut and his first start earlier in the season. The Sharks currently have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 30th in offense, 32nd in defense, and have a record of 20-42-9 this season.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings faced the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday after a road defeat at the Colorado Avalanche ended their four-game winning streak. Darcy Kuemper was set to start in goal, replacing David Rittich who struggled in the previous game. The Kings were ranked second in the Pacific Division, with Tanner Jeannot and Alex Turcotte questionable for the matchup. The Kings have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked #21 for offense, averaging 2.90 goals per game, and #2 for defense, allowing 2.56 points per game. Overall, the Kings have a record of 40-23-9.

Los Angeles Kings Poised to Dominate San Jose Sharks in Pacific Division Showdown

The San Jose Sharks, currently eliminated from playoff contention and holding the worst record in the NHL, will be facing a motivated Los Angeles Kings team fighting for the second spot in the Pacific Division. The Kings will likely seek revenge for a previous embarrassing loss to the Sharks and are expected to win by a decisive margin in this matchup. Although there are concerns regarding David Rittich's recent form, the Kings have a stronger blueline and greater depth compared to the Sharks. Despite Rittich's inconsistent performance in March, there is a belief that the Kings will be able to take advantage of their strengths to secure a victory over San Jose on the second night of back-to-back games for both teams.

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