Kings vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

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+.

Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Sharks have a 7-2-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.5%) while allowing 16 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Sharks 4, Kings 3.

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

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 10-6-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
In the nine games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (good for 13 points).
In the four games this season the Kings registered just 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 two goals (registering two points).
The Kings have scored three or more goals in 12 games (8-0-4, 20 points).
In the 10 games when Los Angeles has scored a single 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 have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-0-1 to record 11 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 5-3-8 record in overtime games this season and a 9-8-3 overall record.
In the 10 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
This season the Sharks recorded just 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 single power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 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 matchups (21 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank	Kings AVG		Sharks AVG	Sharks Rank
25th	2.75	Goals Scored	2.95	21st
6th	2.7	Goals Allowed	3.2	22nd
10th	29	Shots	24.1	32nd
7th	26.1	Shots Allowed	31.2	29th
24th	16.39%	Power Play %	18.84%	19th
16th	79.1%	Penalty Kill %	78.13%	22nd

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