Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Oct 2026

Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Predictions

Best Bet

Sharks Moneyline @ -115

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The Sharks should have the edge over the Kings and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -115 should you wish to follow suit.

Get our preferred Kings vs Sharks picks, highlighting our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for a detailed breakdown of each play.

Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Preview

The Los Angeles Kings go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, October 3.

Los Angeles Kings suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 8-4 scoreline occurred on the road at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche. Brian Dumoulin was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

San Jose Sharks won their last game, beating Florida Panthers at home. It was a 4-3 (OT) win at SAP Center. Will Smith scored two goals, with Mason Marchment and Luca Cagnoni also scoring.

H2H: Previous H2H Was Sharks Overtime Win

The Sharks have won the last two meetings against the Kings. They triumphed 4-3 (SO) at SAP Center and then 4-3 (OT) at Crypto.com Arena. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	0-1-0	8.1	.724	0
25/26	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	1-0-0	2.9	.885	0
25/26	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 3.2 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.

Alex Laferriere is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Trevor Moore racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.11 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sharks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.4%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while William Eklund is next best after having 9 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.31 GAA with a .857 SV%.

Best Bet

For this NHL clash, we are going to bet against the road team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Sharks and we really like the -115 about them winning on the Moneyline.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sharks have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Sharks have won 2 consecutive games.
• Kings have lost their last 7 games.
• Kings have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Sharks Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re wanting bigger odds about San Jose, then there are a number of alternative game lines and props including the 3-Way Moneyline, Puck Line and Winning Margin.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 4 Sharks

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Sharks to win by a 4-2 scoreline. At odds of +1400, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Sharks

1-0

Kings

+5500

Sharks

+5000

2-0

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+4000

2-1

Kings

+1400

Sharks

+1400

3-0

Kings

+3000

Sharks

+3300

3-1

Kings

+1600

Sharks

+1600

3-2

Kings

+950

Sharks

+850

4-0

Kings

+4500

Sharks

+4500

4-1

Kings

+1600

Sharks

+1500

4-2

Kings

+1500

Sharks

+1400

4-3

Kings

+1050

Sharks

+950

5-1

Kings

+2900

Sharks

+2800

5-2

Kings

+1700

Sharks

+1600

5-3

Kings

+2200

Sharks

+2000

5-4

Kings

+1600

Sharks

+1500

6-1

Kings

+6000

Sharks

+5000

6-2

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+3300

6-3

Kings

+3000

Sharks

+2500

6-4

Kings

+5000

Sharks

+4000

6-5

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+3500

7-2

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+6600

7-3

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+6000

7-4

Kings

+4000

Sharks

+6600

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Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s the opportunity to back San Jose Sharks at -118 on the Moneyline although Los Angeles Kings are priced up at betting odds of -102. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +108.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Kings

-102

Sharks

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+165

Tie

+285

Sharks

+140

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-263

Sharks -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 26.3
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 24.9
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.2

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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