San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+145) Kings (-175)

Crypto.com Arena is where the Los Angeles Kings (33-20-8) will try to beat the San Jose Sharks (26-25-7) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Sharks at +145 and the Kings are at -175. The total is set at 6.

The San Jose Sharks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-0 win over the Kings in their last outing. The Sharks played really well in the victory. For the game, they converted 5 of the 27 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 3 power play tries and were able to net 2 goals. San Jose garnered 8 penalty minutes for this contest.

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In the matter of scoring goals, the San Jose Sharks have notched 152 goals (28th in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have allowed 180. For the current campaign, they have earned 59 points and their points percentage is sitting at .509. San Jose is sitting with 157 power play chances and they have scored 32 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 20.38%. While at even strength, the Sharks have given up 160 goals while getting 120 when they are on offense. San Jose has taken 1,684 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.0%. The Sharks have had 1,858 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .903. San Jose Sharks opponents have tallied 152 power play opportunities (30th in hockey) and have a total of 20 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Zachary Sawchenko. Sawchenko has taken the ice for 10 games throughout his hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 2-4-1 and he was named the starter in 6 games. Opponents have tallied 25 goals against Sawchenko in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.50. Sawchenko has seen 272 shot attempts against him and has accrued 247 saves. His save percentage currently is at .908 in his 429 mins guarding the cage. Throughout his time in hockey, Sawchenko has accumulated 3 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .500.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles went up against the Panthers in an outing where the Kings ended up with the victory by a tally of 3-2. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one and scored 1 goal out of those tries. The Kings notched 3 goals of the 37 shots on goal they pursued.

For the year, the Los Angeles Kings have notched a total of 175 goals, 74 points, in addition to a points percentage of .607. They have allowed 171 goals to be scored by way of 129 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they were shorthanded. The Kings have racked up 144 goals at even strength and 31 goals (23rd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 186 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.67%. Los Angeles has attempted 2,151 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.14%, while allowing their opponents 1,745 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 75.00% on the other teams 168 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Calvin Petersen defending the net. He has accounted for 2,215 stops out of the 2,431 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .911. Petersen is the owner of a lifetime mark of 35-34-7 and has been in net for 81 contests. He has started in 76 contests and has been on the ice for 4,696 minutes. Petersen's quality start percentage sits at 55.3% and he has earned 42 quality starts in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.76 goals/game and he has surrendered 216 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-175)

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