This Sharks vs Kings prediction starts in the crease, because both projected starters have struggled to stop pucks this fall. The San Jose Sharks visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Los Angeles is a -163 moneyline favorite, and the total is set at 6.0. Neither starting goaltender has been confirmed yet. Below, we break down the goaltending, a lopsided special-teams matchup and the market movement before landing on two plays.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings — Time and How to Watch
| Where | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA |
| When | November 4 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
Yaroslav Askarov projects to start for San Jose, and Darcy Kuemper is expected in goal for Los Angeles. However, Daily Faceoff had both starts listed as unconfirmed on Wednesday morning, so this read is provisional. Askarov carries a .901 save percentage and a 2.91 goals-against average. Kuemper has been worse, sitting at .877 with a 3.65 GAA. If Alex Nedeljkovic or Anton Forsberg gets the call instead, the read below changes.
The standings tell a similar story. San Jose is 7-8-1 with 15 points and sits fourth in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is 4-7-2 with 10 points. The Kings have alternated losses and wins over their last five games, most recently falling 3-2 to Buffalo on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Sharks lost 2-1 to Calgary at home on Monday. Neither team is on a back-to-back, though the Kings have had three full days off.
Special teams are the clearest mismatch on the board. The Kings’ penalty kill is operating at 62.5%, and their power play sits at 17.8%. In contrast, San Jose has scored 12 power-play goals and allowed only eight. That gap matters, because power plays decide a large share of hockey goals.
Injuries thin both lineups. Los Angeles is without Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello, while Adrian Kempe is day to day. San Jose is missing Igor Chernyshov and Alexander Wennberg. Chernyshov scored twice when the Sharks won the first meeting 5-4 in overtime on Oct. 3.
The market has moved modestly toward Los Angeles since the open. The Kings opened at -155 on the moneyline and now sit at -163. On the puck line, 78% of tickets are on the Sharks at +1.5, and that price has climbed from -177 to -185. That puck-line move runs in the same direction as the public, which is expected and carries little signal on its own. There is no reverse line movement here to lean on, so the read has to come from the ice.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | +1.5 (-185) | +137 | O 6.0 (-112) |
| Kings | -1.5 (+160) | -163 | U 6.0 (-108) |
Odds accurate as of November 4, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Sharks | 78% | 22% | Kings |
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Sharks vs. Kings Prediction — Does a 62.5% Penalty Kill Hold Up Against San Jose?
Totals start with goaltending, and neither projected starter is in strong form. Kuemper’s .877 save percentage is well below the .900 mark. Askarov at .901 is better, but still not the kind of number that drags a game under. Los Angeles has allowed 45 goals in 13 games, 3.46 per game. Its games have produced 81 combined goals, an average above six.
The special-teams layer pushes the same direction. A 62.5% kill means opponents are scoring on more than a third of their power plays against Los Angeles. San Jose’s power play has been productive, with 12 goals already. Every Kings penalty becomes a real scoring chance. In addition, the full-game total includes overtime and the shootout, and empty-net goals routinely turn a one-goal finish into a two-goal one. Both factors lift the over in a game priced this tight.
The case against is real. The Sharks have scored just five goals across their last four games, so their offense is cold. The market also leans slightly the other way. The over opened at -117 and has drifted to -112, while the under shortened from -103 to -108. That is a small move, not a strong signal, but it does not confirm the read. A finish on exactly six goals is a push, and the -112 price needs roughly a 52.8% hit rate on decided outcomes. This is a lean built on goaltending and special teams, not a strong market-backed play.
The first-period market adds some context. The 1st period over 1.5 is priced at -135, so the market already expects an early goal or two. Even so, the full-game number is the cleaner way to express this read. A weak penalty kill gets exposed more often across 60 minutes than across 20, and late empty-net situations only exist in the full game.
The Pick: Over 6.0 (-112)
Sharks vs. Kings Prediction — Can the October Overtime Script Play Out Again in Los Angeles?
The price on the underdog implies a win probability of about 42.2%. An honest read puts San Jose a little above that. The Sharks have the better projected goaltender by save percentage, the better special teams, and the better record. They also beat Los Angeles in the first meeting, and they are 4-3-1 on the road. The Kings, meanwhile, are still playing without Fiala and Zuccarello.
Still, there are reasons to doubt it. The moneyline opened at -155 on Los Angeles and has moved to -163, so the market is going against this side. The Kings are rested, Artemi Panarin has eight goals, and the Sharks’ scoring has dried up. This pick also rests on the same input as the total, Kuemper’s poor form. If Forsberg starts or Kuemper finds his game, both reads weaken together. The edge here is thin.
Choosing the vehicle matters here. The Sharks at +1.5 cost -185, a break-even rate near 64.9%, which is a lot to pay for a team scoring this little. The regulation market offers another route. Sharks or a tie in regulation is priced at -141, and that bet settles after 60 minutes, excluding overtime and the shootout. However, the read is about San Jose winning the game however it ends. The first meeting needed overtime to decide it, so the full-game moneyline is the better fit.
The Pick: Sharks Moneyline (+137)
Our Final Word on Sharks vs. Kings
On paper, this is a matchup between two teams still searching for consistency, and the goaltending has not separated either one. Watch for goalie confirmations before puck drop, since both picks depend on the projected starters. The over on 6.0 at -112 is the strongest play, driven by Kuemper’s .877 save percentage and a Kings penalty kill stuck at 62.5%. The Sharks moneyline at +137 is the second play, because San Jose holds the edges in net and on special teams at an underdog price.
NHL Sharks vs. Kings FAQ: November 4, 2026
What time does the Sharks vs. Kings game start?
The Sharks and Kings face off at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, which is 7:00 PM local time in Los Angeles. It is the second meeting of the season between the Pacific Division rivals, after San Jose won the opener in October.
What channel is the Sharks vs. Kings game on?
The game is listed on TNT and truTV for Wednesday night’s 10:00 PM ET puck drop. Viewers should check local listings before the game, since regional broadcast arrangements for the Sharks and Kings can vary by market and by provider.
Where are the Sharks and Kings playing?
The Sharks and Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, the home rink of the Kings. San Jose hosted the first meeting of the season in October. That makes this the first time the two teams meet in Los Angeles in 2026-27.
What are the Sharks’ and Kings’ records this season?
The San Jose Sharks enter the game at 7-8-1 with 15 points, while the Los Angeles Kings are 4-7-2 with 10 points. San Jose has played three more games than Los Angeles. Both teams lost their most recent game by a 3-2 or 2-1 score.
Who won the last meeting between the Sharks and Kings?
The Sharks won the last meeting, taking a 5-4 overtime win on Oct. 3 in San Jose. Igor Chernyshov scored twice for the Sharks in that game, though he is currently out injured and will miss Wednesday’s rematch in Los Angeles.