Sharks @ Kings NHL Preview
At the moment, the San Jose Sharks are playing awesome hockey and upsetting the hockey betting odds here, there, and everywhere. They have won four of their past five, with the only dent in that period a loss in overtime against the Boston Bruins, and this form has seen them climb into a tie for the most points in the NHL.
San Jose are coming off the back of an offensive explosion, scoring nine times on the way to beating Calgary 9-1. Eight different players scored for San Jose in that game. It seems a safe NHL bet that this team have some impressive offensive firepower, but it is their defense that has been on form lately. The Sharks have not allowed an opponent to score more than two goals in their previous five match-ups.
Los Angeles will start the game later as losers of three of their previous five. The Kings are clinging on to eighth spot in the Western Conference as they look to set up a playoff drive for the stretch.
Just over a week ago, a meeting between these teams in LA ended with San Jose winning 2-1. The Sharks jumped all over the Kings early, out-shooting them during the first two periods 29-16. I think there are two possibilities: either we'll see another similar clash or the Sharks will capture a big lead and never look back, just as they did to Calgary. Whichever way it goes, I like the Sharks' chances of winning here.
The Sharks are available to back at 1.83 (-120) in the Money Line market. The way San Jose are playing at the moment, you have to think that they have over a 55% chance of winning this game. If you agree, you should view this price as value.
At the moment, the San Jose Sharks are playing awesome hockey and upsetting the hockey betting odds here, there, and everywhere. They have won four of their past five, with the only dent in that period a loss in overtime against the Boston Bruins, and this form has seen them climb into a tie for the most points in the NHL.
San Jose are coming off the back of an offensive explosion, scoring nine times on the way to beating Calgary 9-1. Eight different players scored for San Jose in that game. It seems a safe NHL bet that this team have some impressive offensive firepower, but it is their defense that has been on form lately. The Sharks have not allowed an opponent to score more than two goals in their previous five match-ups.
Los Angeles will start the game later as losers of three of their previous five. The Kings are clinging on to eighth spot in the Western Conference as they look to set up a playoff drive for the stretch.
Just over a week ago, a meeting between these teams in LA ended with San Jose winning 2-1. The Sharks jumped all over the Kings early, out-shooting them during the first two periods 29-16. I think there are two possibilities: either we'll see another similar clash or the Sharks will capture a big lead and never look back, just as they did to Calgary. Whichever way it goes, I like the Sharks' chances of winning here.
The Sharks are available to back at 1.83 (-120) in the Money Line market. The way San Jose are playing at the moment, you have to think that they have over a 55% chance of winning this game. If you agree, you should view this price as value.
