The Los Angeles Kings (18-14-9) square off against the San Jose Sharks (21-18-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a vistory. The Kings took down the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in their most recent outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will emerge victorious in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Sharks have scored 41 goals over their past 10 outings, while allowing 41 goals. A total of 29 power-play opportunities during that span have netted six power-play goals (20.7%). They are 6-4-0 over those games.

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-253)
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 contests.
Los Angeles has 22 points (9-5-4) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (4-6-1 record, nine points).
The Kings have scored at least three goals 20 times, and are 13-1-6 in those games (to record 32 points).
In the 18 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 9-6-3.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 10-9-5 (25 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 8-4-4 to record 20 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 21-18-3 record this season and are 9-3-12 in games that have gone to 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 recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Sharks have scored three or more goals 27 times, earning 40 points from those matchups (19-6-2).
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has registered 23 points from those matchups.
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 record 37 points.

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