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The San Jose Sharks (10-16-5) are second to bottom in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference and on a two-game winning streak. They are coming off a win against the Arizona Coyotes (3-2). They will now take on the Los Angeles Kings (16-12-5), who are second in the same division, and managed to win their previous game against the Boston Bruins (3-2). The Kings will now host this game at Crypto.com on Saturday, December 17th, where they will look to win their 17th game of the season, whereas San Jose is looking to make it their 11th win of the season.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Betting Odds
San Jose has 10 wins and 16 losses this season. The team has struggled to find any kind of consistency as the path to the playoffs looks extremely tough at the moment. They finished sixth last season with an overall record of 32-37. The team is now on the same path to finishing similarly to last season.
The team has scored a total of 96 goals but has conceded 112 goals, a difference of -16.
The Los Angeles Kings have 16 wins and 12 losses this season. They are on a 4-3-3 run in their last 10 games. The Kings finished third last season in the division and qualified for the playoffs. They are looking good to qualify for the playoffs once again.
The team has scored a total of 109 goals while conceding 120 goals, a difference of -11 goals.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Match Details
Fixture: San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings
Date & Time: Saturday, December 17, 10:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Crypto.com, Los Angeles, California
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Pick
Kevin Fiala has been a consistent performer for the Kings this season. He has scored a total of 9 goals and has provided 25 assists in 33 games. His performances against the Sharks have been impressive. Kevin has scored seven goals and has provided 13 assists in 23 games against the Sharks. He will be aiming to repeat a similar kind of performance tonight.
Best Pick: Kevin Fiala Anytime Scorer (+170)
San Jose vs Los Angeles: Prediction
San Jose has an impressive 7-3 record against the Kings in their last 10 meetings. However, they lost the earlier game they played against Los Angeles this season (5-2). They now have a tough away chance to take their revenge. The Kings have been playing much better this season and are hosting the game. Expect a win for the home side.
Final Prediction: Los Angeles Kings (-155)
