The San Jose Sharks have already clinched a playoff berth in the Western Conference and, with momentum on their side; they will face the only team that has beaten them over the past eight games, the Los Angeles Kings, this Monday at HP Pavilion arena at 10 P.M ET.
NHL Betting Odds:
Los Angeles Kings +1.5
San Jose Sharks -1.5
O/U 5
The Sharks are currently on a 7-0-1 streak, their only loss to the Kings, a game in which the Sharks fell 4-3 in a shootout in Los Angeles. San Jose has won three in a row, including a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks last Saturday.
As an NHL betting fan you should know the Sharks have not only beaten their rivals, but they also outscored their last three by a combined score of 14-3, proving the high-power offense they have so far and also how good they are on the defensive side.
On the other hand, Los Angeles knows they have the mental advantage after they beat San Jose a few days ago and they are fourth in the standings tied with the Phoenix Coyotes. The Kings are on fire, too, as they have gone 9-2-1 in their past 12.
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is 2-0-1 with a 0.97 GAA in his career at HP Pavilion after making 24 saves on Saturday’s victory 3-1 over Dallas.
Keep in mind the Sharks are 2-1-2 against the Kings and haven’t lost the season series since 2001-02.
Consider these betting trends before making your pick:
LOS ANGELES is:
16-3 ATS after three or more consecutive unders
15-8 ATS after a win by two goals or more
12-7 ATS after a division game
22-15 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record
SAN JOSE is:
9-13 SU off BB home games
4-1 ATS in a home game where the total is 5 or less
15-6 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
Simmons’ pick: Take the Sharks.
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