Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 11/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks

Date: Monday 25 November 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/point spread: Kings (-128) Sharks (+106)

The SAP Center is where the San Jose Sharks (6-11-5) will try to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (10-7-3) on Monday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Kings at -128 while the Sharks are at +106. Over/under is set to 6.5.

The Los Angeles Kings had a tough game after their 1-0 loss to the Sabers their last time out. Los Angeles received 6 penalty minutes for this game. In addition, they had 5 chances with extra man on the ice, but were unable to score a goal. The Kings had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. For the game, they walked away without converting any of the 23 shots they put on net.

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In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have scored 61 goals (14th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have allowed 55. For the year, they have earned 23 points and their hitting percentage is .575. Los Angeles has accumulated 63 power play chances and they have added 9 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 14.29%. At even strength, the Kings have allowed 41 goals while scoring 52 on the offensive end of the ice. Los Angeles has attempted 582 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Kings have seen 497 shots attempted against them and have a .889 save percentage. Los Angeles Kings opponents have compiled 69 power play opportunities (5th in the league) and have a total of 14 goals in those attempts.

The man in goal for this match is David Rittich. The opposition has scored 514 goals against Rittich in his professional hockey career, and his goals against per game average. match is 2.90. Rittich has been in net in 207 contests during his NHL career. He has a .906 save percentage for his 10,622 minutes played. He has compiled a record of 98-62-24 and he started in 183 games. During his career, Rittich has recorded 100 quality starts and his quality start rate is .546. Rittich has seen 5,472 shot attempts against him and has amassed 4,958 saves.

In their last game, San Jose faced the Blues in an outing where the Sharks tied with a score of 2-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Sharks scored 2 goals out of the 24 shots on goal they pursued.

The Sharks have scored 42 goals at even strength and 12 goals (13th in hockey) while on the power play. San Jose has attempted 603 shots (8th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.96% while allowing the other team 734 shots. During this campaign, the San Jose Sharks have accounted for 54 goals, 17 points and a .386 fielding percentage. They have allowed a total of 75 goals to be scored by a combination of 61 goals at even strength and 14 goals while shorthanded. They have a number of 68 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 17.65%. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.33% on their opponents’ 75 power play opportunities and their save percentage comes in at 89.8%.

Across the ice you’ll find Mackenzie Blackwood in net. The teams score an average of 3.27 goals/game and he has given up 601 goals in total. Blackwood’s quality start percentage is 53.1% and he has qualified for 104 quality starts in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 196 games, and his ice time stands at 11,030 minutes. Blackwood has a lifetime record of 79-88-25 and has played in 209 games. He has accumulated 5,677 stops out of 6,278 shots attempted against him, giving him a .904 save percentage.

Who will win tonight’s NHL game against the spread or the moneyline?

Tony’s Pick: Tag San Jose (+106)

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