San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Kings

The San Jose Sharks meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 23:30 on Wednesday, January 7.

The betting odds of -133 look really attractive when it comes to Over 5.5 goals. We’re expecting the scoring to tick over when the Sharks clash with the Kings.

San Jose Sharks have enjoyed successive road wins. Their most recent game was a 5-2 home victory at SAP Center where they beat Columbus Blue Jackets. Macklin Celebrini was on target along with four of his teammates. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 34 shots (.944).

Los Angeles Kings have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Minnesota Wild 4-2. It was a home success at Crypto.com Arena. There were four different goalscorers including Adrian Kempe. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves (.943).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Sharks and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at SAP Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Kings victories.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-17-3	3.6	.886	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-13-10	2.7	.897	2
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 4.3 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.7%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 20 points, 8 goals and 12 assists, with Alexander Wennberg racking up 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.35 goal against average with a .874 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.3%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Kuzmenko with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next best after registering 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.67 GAA with a .907 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that this NHL encounter will go over the line. Take the -133 that the teams find the net enough times to win this wager.

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Key Sharks vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini To Score +175

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has been on the scoresheet in his past 4 games on the road. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to light the lamp at appealing odds of +175.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 3 - 5 Kings

There’s the option to wager on the Kings to win by a 5-3 scoreline. Odds of +1900 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Kings

1-0

Sharks

+6000

Kings

+6000

2-0

Sharks

+6000

Kings

+4500

2-1

Sharks

+1800

Kings

+1600

3-0

Sharks

+4500

Kings

+2400

3-1

Sharks

+2500

Kings

+1700

3-2

Sharks

+1050

Kings

+900

4-0

Sharks

+6600

Kings

+2800

4-1

Sharks

+2500

Kings

+1100

4-2

Sharks

+2000

Kings

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1300

Kings

+1050

5-0

Sharks

+11000

Kings

+4000

5-1

Sharks

+4000

Kings

+1600

5-2

Sharks

+2500

Kings

+1150

5-3

Sharks

+3000

Kings

+1900

5-4

Sharks

+2400

Kings

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+2400

Kings

+6000

6-1

Sharks

+10000

Kings

+3300

6-2

Sharks

+5000

Kings

+2000

6-3

Sharks

+4500

Kings

+2200

6-4

Sharks

+6000

Kings

+4000

6-5

Sharks

+5500

Kings

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5500

Kings

+9000

7-1

Sharks

+5500

Kings

+5500

7-2

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+4500

7-3

Sharks

+8000

Kings

+4000

7-4

Sharks

+9000

Kings

+5000

7-5

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+9000

7-6

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+11000

8-0

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+14000

8-1

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+9000

8-2

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+8000

8-3

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+9000

8-4

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+9000

8-5

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+12000

9-1

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+14000

9-2

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+13000

9-3

Sharks

+12500

Kings

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings 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.

With an estimated 70% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -233 betting odds about Los Angeles Kings triumphing in this game. At +188, San Jose Sharks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +108.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Sharks

+188

Kings

-233

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+270

Tie

+380

Kings

-135

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-130

Kings -1.5

+106

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points, Shots on Goal and Assists. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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