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San Jose Sharks
VS
Los Angeles Kings

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Picks & Predictions

Model updated Jul 21, 11:23AM UTC

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NHL
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Indoor
Thu 8 Jan 2026, 3:30AM
2
Game Picks
1
Player Props
Answer
Model lean: San Jose Sharks 1.5 (Puck Line)
For San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings (NHL), model win probability 70.5%, fair odds 1.42, book price -120, model edge +15.9%, this is your free pick — unlock every other market and all player props with Pro. Tip-off Thu 8 Jan 2026, 3:30AM at Crypto.com Arena.
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Game picks

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Puck Line
San Jose Sharks
1.5
-120
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Who's out

Injuries & availability

San Jose Sharks

  • Ryan Reaves RWOut
  • Logan Couture COut

Los Angeles Kings

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Availability updated Apr 11, 12:18AM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & availability impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Ryan Reaves and Logan Couture.
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Player props

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PlayerTeamStatLinePickOdds (US)Edge
Yaroslav Askarov San Jose Sharks Saves 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Los Angeles KingsNo line posted

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineSan Jose Sharks +1.5No line posted

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings total-goals model lean and scoring trends (no settled over/under record yet).

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings — model preview

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Yaroslav Askarov (San Jose Sharks) Under 26.5 Saves (-105)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

The under 26.5 bet for Yaroslav Askarov's total saves is supported by his recent performance data. Over his last five away games, Askarov has averaged 26.4 saves, which is below the line set by the bookmaker. Furthermore, the amount of shots he has faced during these games averages at 30.2, suggesting a likelihood of a lower number of saves. His overall average for saves in the last five games is even lower at 20.2, supporting the trend towards fewer total saves. The model prediction of 25.12 saves aligns with these trends, indicating that the under bet is statistically favorable. In addition, his current hit streak for away games is at 0 and his hit rate over the last six away games is 4/6, further suggesting a likelihood of not exceeding the projected total of 26.5 saves.

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How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. The most recent or upcoming game is scheduled for Thursday 8 January 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The model has generated 2 game picks and 1 player prop for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

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