Kings vs Sharks Picks and Prediction – 10/30/2024

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Kings (5-2-2) face off against the San Jose Sharks (0-7-2) at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

San Jose comes into this matchup having won none of their games so far this year. In their 7-3 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights, Mikael Granlund managed to score a goal for the San Jose Sharks. Granlund is currently the top point-scorer for the Sharks, having accumulated 10 points this season. Following him is Tyler Toffoli, who is the team's second-highest scorer with 7 points to his name. Both Granlund and Toffoli top the leaderboard for the Sharks in goals this season, each netting 4 goals. Additionally, Granlund stands out as the team's leading playmaker with 6 assists so far. The Sharks have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 5 goals per game over their last five matchups, a factor that has contributed to their position at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings. Despite their challenging start to the season, the Sharks are eager to change their fortunes as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings at home. On average, the team has been able to score just 2 goals per game, highlighting their need for improvement.

Los Angeles enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their recent 3-2 victory against Utah, Adrian Kempe contributed significantly to the Los Angeles Kings' success with two assists. Throughout this season, Anze Kopitar stands out as the top point producer for the Kings, having amassed a total of nine points. Following closely is Adrian Kempe, with eight points, making him the second-highest scorer on the team. Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala are currently the leading goal scorers for Los Angeles, each netting four goals so far. Additionally, Anze Kopitar and Brandt Clarke lead in assists for the Kings, both having tallied six assists this season. Over their last five matchups, the Kings have managed to score an average of three goals per game, which has helped them secure the second spot in the Pacific Division standings. As they prepare for their next game, Los Angeles aims to extend their winning streak by capitalizing on the San Jose Sharks' challenging start to the season. Overall, the Kings maintain an average of 3.1 goals per game.

The Sharks are still searching for their first victory this season, and the Kings aim to capitalize on this. Nine games into the season, San Jose's offense has been surprisingly ineffective, leaving them struggling to gain momentum. Meanwhile, although Los Angeles has faced its own challenges, the team has performed well enough to secure the second spot in their division standings. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Kings win 4-3.