San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 12/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
TV: Bally Sports West
The San Jose Sharks (10-16-5) are on their way to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday where they will compete against the Los Angeles Kings (15-12-5).
The San Jose Sharks had a good night with a 3-2 win over the Coyotes in their previous contest . San Jose earned 10 penalty mins in this contest. The Sharks offense didn't overly impress in the victory. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to score. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 33 shots they put on net.
At even strength, the Sharks have surrendered 95 goals while earning 78 on offense. San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 91 power play opportunities (23rd in the NHL) and have scored 14 goals in those attempts. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have notched 95 goals (15th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 109. San Jose has taken 934 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.2%. For the year, they have racked up 25 points and their points percentage is .403. The Sharks have seen 946 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .885. San Jose has accounted for 80 power play opportunities and they have notched 17 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 21.25%.
The player protecting the goal in this game is James Reimer. In his professional hockey career, Reimer has 217 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .525. His save percentage is at .913 in his 24,541 mins in the crease. Reimer has seen 13,126 shot attempts against him and has garnered 11,978 saves. The opposition has scored 1,148 goals versus Reimer in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.81. He has compiled a mark of 198-156-55 and he was named the starter in 413 games. Reimer has played in 449 games over the course of his NHL career.
In their last contest, Los Angeles faced the Sabres in a matchup where the Kings ended up taking the loss by a final score of 6-0. They had 3 chances on the power play in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Kings recorded 0 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they pursued.
Los Angeles has put up 1,046 shots (2nd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.04%, while allowing the opposition 947 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 70.37% on their oppositions 108 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.5%. They have earned 111 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 23.42%. The Kings have scored 79 goals at even strength and 26 goals (8th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 118 goals to be scored by of a combination of 86 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the Los Angeles Kings have 105 goals, 35 points, as well as a points percentage of .547.
Across the rink you are likely to see Jonathan Quick in net. He has recorded 18,019 stops out of the 19,763 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .912. Quick has a lifetime mark of 367-270-81 and has participated in 733 games. He has made the start in 722 games and his ice time sits at 42,719 mins. Quick's quality start percentage comes out to 53.6% and he has 387 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.45 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,744 goals overall.
Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Guy's Pick: Take San Jose
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