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NHL SPEC 2026-01-07 · Evening Edition WIN

Sharks vs. Kings

Sharks +1.5
51%
Entry Price
$60K
Volume
10:30 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.49u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Our pick on Sharks +1.5 leverages San Jose's recent surge of four wins in five games and Macklin Celebrini’s elite 11-game point streak. While the market over-adjusts for the Sharks' league-worst xGA/60, the Kings face significant depth hurdles with captain Anze Kopitar and Joel Armia both nursing injuries sustained just 48 hours ago. We expect this high-variance matchup to stay within reach as the Sharks’ offensive confidence offsets their defensive leakage against a thinned-out L.A. lineup.
Key Data
Puck Line Probability: 0.51, Kings PP Rank: Top 10, Sharks xGA/60: 32nd

OUTCOME

San Jose Sharks 4 - Los Angeles Kings 3
San Jose surrendered two goals in the first five minutes, immediately breaking their defensive game plan. The Kings' 1-3-1 trap prevented the Sharks from entering the zone with speed, limiting them to just 19 shots on goal.

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