The Los Angeles Kings (18-14-9) take on the San Jose Sharks (21-18-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in their last game, while the Sharks are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Wednesday’s game.

In the last 10 contests for the Sharks (6-4-0), their offense has scored 41 goals while their defense has given up 41 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (20.7%).

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Kings 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-266)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 18-14-9 overall and 6-9-15 in overtime matchups.
Los Angeles is 9-5-4 (22 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
Los Angeles has taken nine points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (4-6-1 record).
The Kings are 13-1-6 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 32 points).
In the 18 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-6-3 to record 21 points.
In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 10-9-5 (25 points).
The Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Kings finished 8-4-4 in those matchups (20 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 21-18-3 record this season and are 9-3-12 in matchups that have required overtime.
San Jose has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Sharks have earned 40 points in their 27 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 19 games and picked up 23 points with a record of 11-7-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 3-6-0 (six points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-12-3 to register 37 points.

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