Kings vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 27, 2023, 1:31PM | Published: Dec 26, 2023, 11:32PM

The Los Angeles Kings will face the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Sharks game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Kings vs Sharks

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Los Angeles-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 72% chance of winning against the Sharks at Crypto.com Arena.

More: Kings vs Sharks Simulated 10,000 Times

Kings vs Sharks: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:

Head to Head: Kings $1.30, Sharks $4.10
Line: Kings -1.5 ($1.74), Sharks +1.5 ($2.18)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.14, Under $1.79

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.30 and the Sharks at $4.10.

The Kings are 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.74 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.18.

The Over/Under for Kings vs Sharks has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.14 and odds for the Under at $1.79.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Kings vs Sharks game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Kings vs Sharks: Best Bets

Head to Head: San Jose at $4.10 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (2.5% edge)
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.14 with Betfair (0.1% edge)

Today's Kings vs Sharks best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option due to the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Although the Kings are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.

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Before you get started, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.

Kings vs Sharks: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Los Angeles vs San Jose on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.

Kings vs Sharks: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kings vs Sharks? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kings vs Sharks.

Kempe has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star has a 39.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Kings First Goal Scorer Tips

Adrian Kempe: 8.8% probability
Trevor Moore: 6.7% probability
Kevin Fiala: 6.4% probability
Anze Kopitar: 6.0% probability
Pierre-Luc Dubois: 5.4% probability

Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 5.5% probability
William Eklund: 4.0% probability
Anthony Duclair: 3.9% probability
Mike Hoffman: 3.7% probability
Luke Kunin: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Adrian Kempe: 39.2% probability
Trevor Moore: 35.3% probability
Kevin Fiala: 33.8% probability
Anze Kopitar: 32.9% probability
Pierre-Luc Dubois: 26.4% probability

Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 29.7% probability
Anthony Duclair: 22.3% probability
William Eklund: 21.1% probability
Mike Hoffman: 20.8% probability
Luke Kunin: 19.8% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Los Angeles vs San Jose match-up at Crypto.com Arena.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Kings vs Sharks: Preview

The game between the Kings and Sharks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks
Date: Thursday 28 December 2023
Time: 2:00pm AEDT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Los Angeles vs San Jose predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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