The San Jose Sharks (9-8-3), winners of three straight home games, host the Los Angeles Kings (10-6-4) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday’s hockey action.

The Sharks are 7-2-1 over the past 10 games, putting up 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have given up 16 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Sharks 4, Kings 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+144)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 10-6-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime games.
Los Angeles has 13 points (6-2-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Los Angeles finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
The Kings are 8-0-4 in the 12 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 20 points).
In the 10 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 5-3-2 to record 12 points.
In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 5-6-3 (13 points).
The Kings’ opponents have had more shots in six games. The Kings went 5-0-1 in those matchups (11 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 9-8-3 record this season and are 5-3-8 in games that have needed overtime.
In the 10 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
When San Jose has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned five points (2-0-1 record).
The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 12 games, earning 16 points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered nine points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
The Sharks’ opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Sharks finished 9-4-3 in those contests (21 points).

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Kings vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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