Sharks vs Kings Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 5, 2024, 2:33AM | Published: Apr 5, 2024, 1:32AM
The San Jose Sharks will take on the favoured Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Sharks vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Kings
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's San Jose-Los Angeles NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 69% chance of defeating the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
More: Sharks vs Kings Simulated 10K Times
Sharks vs Kings: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are listed here:
- Head to Head: Sharks $3.70, Kings $1.35
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($2.02), Kings -1.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.91
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 Sharks at $3.70 and the Kings at $1.35.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Kings, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Kings (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Sharks vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $3.70 with Betfair (3.8% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (54% probability)
These Sharks vs Kings predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option because of the 3.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Sharks vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Jose vs Los Angeles on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Kings: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs Kings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Kings.
Kempe has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Kings star has a 41.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Klim Kostin: 4.5% probability
- Thomas Bordeleau: 4.3% probability
- William Eklund: 3.8% probability
- Luke Kunin: 3.6% probability
- Nico Sturm: 3.5% probability
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 8.5% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 7.5% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 6.9% probability
- Trevor Moore: 6.1% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 5.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Thomas Bordeleau: 24.6% probability
- Klim Kostin: 24.2% probability
- William Eklund: 21.7% probability
- Luke Kunin: 21.1% probability
- Nico Sturm: 18.5% probability
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 41.5% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 38.3% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 34.8% probability
- Trevor Moore: 31.3% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 29.0% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the San Jose vs Los Angeles game at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Kings: Preview
The match-up between the Sharks and Kings at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Friday 5 April 2024
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our San Jose vs Los Angeles predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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