San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Kings. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Sunday, March 30th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Looking at our projections, the Kings are expected to take down the Sharks by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Will the Sharks Make it Happen in Los Angeles?
San Jose’s latest defeat, a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, dropped their record to 20-43-9. The Sharks took the lead in the second period, but Vancouver answered with three consecutive goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark. As the underdog on the puck line, San Jose also failed to cover.
In their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, which tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.
The Sharks had 16 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period. They got on the board at 17:23 in the second period with Sturm’s goal and added their second at 18:43 in the third period.
San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks in their previous game. They had tied the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the 3rd period, but allowed the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks’ defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Can the Kings Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Kings let a 3-0 lead slip away in their latest game, falling 4-3 to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6. With the loss, the Kings’ record stands at 40-23-9.
Alex Laferriere scored twice, and Phillip Danault added another goal before the Blackhawks mounted their comeback. Chicago tied the game with just 31 seconds left, and then outscored the Kings in the shootout.
Alex Laferriere netted two goals for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period and added another in the second. Phillip Danault, who had 5 shots on goal, scored his first goal of the season in the third period and also picked up his fourth assist.
Despite taking 40 shots on goal, the Kings only managed to score three times. They recorded 13 giveaways and earned 6 assists on their goals. Kevin Fiala contributed with his 4th and 5th assists of the season.
Defensively, the Kings struggled late, giving up three goals in the third period, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.