Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/19/2023]

The San Jose Sharks will take on the favored Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Kings vs. Sharks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kings vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Kings and Sharks 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 68% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

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Kings vs. Sharks Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Sharks
Puck Line	-1.5 (-105)	+1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-250	+220
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Kings, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +220. That means you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -250, where you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kings vs. Sharks Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Sharks	+220
Total	Under 6.5	-120

While the Kings are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

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Kings vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kings vs. Sharks?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Sharks.

Our projections give Kempe a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Kings star is a 34.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	7.3%
Trevor Moore	6.2%
Anze Kopitar	6.0%
Kevin Fiala	5.6%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	4.6%

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	6.6%
Alexander Barabanov	4.6%
William Eklund	4.4%
Luke Kunin	3.8%
Fabian Zetterlund	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	34.7%
Trevor Moore	31.8%
Kevin Fiala	30.6%
Anze Kopitar	29.3%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	25.5%

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	35.1%
Alexander Barabanov	27.2%
William Eklund	24.0%
Luke Kunin	19.8%
Mike Hoffman	19.8%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Kings vs. Sharks on Tuesday December 19, 2023.

Kings vs. Sharks Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Sharks and Kings at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Tuesday December 19, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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Conclusion

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