- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California, ABTV
- Betting Odds: Sharks (+140) Kings (-166)
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The San Jose Sharks (7-8-1) will be looking to regain their momentum against the Los Angeles Kings (4-7-2) at Crypto.com Arena this Wednesday. The current betting odds place San Jose at +140 while Los Angeles is set at -166. The total for the game is set at 6.5.
The Sharks are eager for a turnaround game after their recent narrow 2-1 loss to the Flames. In this match, they spent 6 minutes in penalties and struggled offensively. Despite having 3 power play opportunities, they were unable to capitalize on any. The Sharks managed to score only once from 27 shots.
At even strength, the Sharks have conceded 45 goals while scoring 29. Their opponents have had 53 power play opportunities (ranking 10th in the league) and have scored 8 goals against them. San Jose has tallied a total of 41 goals this season (24th overall) while allowing 53. With 434 shots taken, they boast a shooting percentage of 9.5%. This season, the Sharks have gathered 15 points with a points percentage of .469. They have faced 487 shots against, resulting in a save percentage of .891. The Sharks have had 55 power play chances, converting 12 for a percentage of 21.82%.
The goaltender for this matchup will be Yaroslav Askarov. In his NHL career, Askarov has conceded 229 goals, averaging 3.23 goals against per game over 73 games played. He has maintained a save percentage of .889 across 168 minutes in net, with a career record of 30-33-6, including 71 starts. Askarov has recorded 33 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage of .465, while facing 2,061 shots and making 1,833 saves.
In their previous game, the Kings fell to the Sabres, ending with a 3-2 scoreline. Los Angeles had 5 power play opportunities but managed to convert just once, scoring 2 goals out of 29 shots taken.
Los Angeles ranks 24th in the NHL with 364 shots attempted and a shooting percentage of 9.89%. They’ve allowed 368 shots against, with a penalty kill efficiency of 62.50% on 40 power play chances faced. Their overall save percentage is currently at 87.8%. The Kings have had 45 power play opportunities this season, achieving a conversion rate of 17.78%. They’ve scored 28 goals at even strength and 8 while on the power play (23rd in the league). In total, they’ve allowed 45 goals, comprising 30 at even strength and 15 while shorthanded. To date, the Kings have registered 36 goals, accumulating 10 points with a points percentage of .385.
Darcy Kuemper will be the man in goal for Los Angeles. With a career record of 232-163-69 over 497 games, Kuemper boasts a quality start percentage of 55.7%, earning 265 quality starts in the NHL. He has made 12,607 saves out of 13,821 shots, achieving a .912 save percentage. His career average allows 2.55 goals per game, totaling 1,216 goals allowed. With 476 games started, Kuemper has played a cumulative total of 27,829 minutes.
Which team will prevail in this NHL contest against the spread or on the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Los Angeles (-166) and the under on 6.5 goals
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