Sharks vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 3/31/2025

The Los Angeles Kings (40-22-9) will host the San Jose Sharks (20-42-9) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. ​ Get in on all the hockey action with our free NHL picks.

The Kings are having a strong season, currently holding a 26-3-4 home record. Offensively, they average 2.86 goals per game, while defensively, they allow 2.50 goals against per game. Their power play percentage stands at 16.3%. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been a key contributor with a 25-9-7 record, a .919 save percentage, a 2.10 goals-against average, and four shutouts. ​

The Sharks have faced challenges this season, with an 8-20-7 away record. They average 2.59 goals per game and allow 3.63 goals against per game. Their power play percentage is 19.4%. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has a 15-23-1 record, an .876 save percentage. William Eklund has been a bright spot for San Jose, scoring 54 points.

The Kings are favored in this matchup with a moneyline of -425, while the Sharks are listed at +320. The over/under is set at 6 goals. Analysts predict a Kings victory, considering their strong home performance and the Sharks' struggles on the road. ​

The Kings are the better team in this matchup, but it is hard to get to a bet on a side with a line as wide as this. Instead, we will look to LA to run the score up and get to the Over on Sunday. San Jose has been able to score, and will get a couple goals to get us the over, as the Kings win 5-2.