The Sharks will play the Kings on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 10:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks currently have a 87.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Los Angeles Kings heading into this matchup with a 90.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks have a 9-10-0 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the San Jose Sharks now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Los Angeles Kings - The Los Angeles Kings start this game with a 7-9-4 record as a home team. That puts them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks rank 12th (132) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Kings, currently rank 22nd (111) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The San Jose Sharks rank 2nd (148) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Los Angeles Kings, they've given up 113 goals this season, ranking them 21st in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the San Jose Sharks have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Los Angeles Kings owning a 2-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 21-18-3 record and the Los Angeles Kings hold a 18-14-9 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus...the Sharks are 21-18-3, while the Kings are 18-14-9...(check their stats before the puck drops). The Sharks have a 0.500 win percentage with 45 points...the Kings have a 0.439 win percentage also with 45 points. It's a crucial matchup in the 2025-26 NHL season...who will emerge victorious?
The Sharks are hoping to maintain their winning streak...while the Kings are looking to climb up the standings. This game is a chance for both teams to prove...their strength and skill on the ice. Who will come out on top in this intense battle...of California rivals?
Before the game begins, take a look at...the game and player prop bets below. Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...to add some excitement to the matchup. If you're new to hockey betting, learn how to bet...on hockey at SportsBetting3.com. Get ready for a thrilling showdown...between the Sharks and the Kings on January 7th, 2026!
Best Sharks at Kings Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Kings are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Kings are -1.5 -102 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -118 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Sharks
Kings
1/07/26 10:38pm EST | +200-250 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $200 at +200 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 33.33%.
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $40 at -250 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 71.43%.
San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings Prop Bets
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Sharks
Kings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/07/26 10:38pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +105Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | 2.5 o +1002.5 u -140Bet |
Adrian Kempe
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kevin Fiala
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Macklin Celebrini
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Quinton Byfield
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at LAK 1/07/26 10:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 0.411 | 60 | 19 | 146 | 161 | -15.0 | 8-11-7 | 15-8-7 | 4-6 | 4-3-3 | L2 |
| San Jose Sharks | 55 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 0.491 | 58 | 25 | 171 | 193 | -22.0 | 14-9-3 | 13-15-1 | 2-1 | 4-5-1 | L3 |
San Jose Sharks & Los Angeles Kings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +3000 Bet |
San Jose Sharks & Los Angeles Kings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 10:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.