San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+162) Kings (-196)

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (40-22-9) will compete against the San Jose Sharks (20-42-9) on Sunday. The line on this contest has the Sharks at +162 while the Kings are opening at -196. The over/under comes in at 6.

The San Jose Sharks had a decent effort after finishing in a 5-5 tie against the Maple Leafs their last time out. The Sharks had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this game. In the outing, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 35 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 4 chances on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. San Jose compiled 10 mins in the box for this game.

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San Jose Sharks opponents have 218 power play opportunities (3rd in the NHL) and have a total of 56 goals in those chances. The Sharks have had 2,235 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .884. San Jose has attempted 1,924 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.7%. When at even strength, the Sharks have surrendered 204 goals while earning 147 when they are on offense. San Jose has tallied 201 power play opportunities and they have tallied 39 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 19.40%. For the current campaign, they have 49 points and their points percentage is .345. With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have earned 186 goals (30th in the NHL) so far this season and have given up 260.

The man in net for this game is Georgi Romanov. Over the course of his pro career, Romanov has earned 0 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .000. His save percentage is .914 in his 63 minutes in the crease. Romanov has had 70 shot attempts against him and has recorded 64 total saves. The opposition has racked up 6 goals versus Romanov in his career and his goals against average is 5.71. He has earned an overall record of 0-1-0 and he has started in 1 games. Romanov has played in 4 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Los Angeles played the Avalanche in a game where the Kings took the defeat by a tally of 4-0. They had 3 power play chances in this game but didn't score a goal. The Kings converted 0 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking.

Los Angeles has attempted 1,980 shots (24th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.35%, while allowing the other team 1,802 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.37% on their oppositions 204 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.1%. They have earned 166 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.27%. The Kings have earned 178 goals at even strength and 27 goals (29th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 179 goals to be scored by way of 141 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 205 goals, 89 points, and a points percentage of .627.

Across the rink you are likely to see David Rittich in net. Teams are averaging 3.19 goals/game and he has relinquished 568 goals in total. Rittich's rate of quality starts sits at 54.2% and he has made 109 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has been a starter 201 contests and has played for a total of 10,668 minutes. Rittich has compiled a career record of 106-70-26 and has been in goal for 226 contests. He has a tally of 5,361 stops out of 5,929 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .904.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-196)

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