Sharks vs. Kings Predictions and Odds - Mar 17, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings square off with the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:00PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Sharks vs. Kings, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Sharks vs. Kings?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Sharks-Kings NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Kings a 58% chance of winning against the Sharks.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with +170 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -189.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -146. That means you can risk $146 to win $100, for a total payout of $246, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +140, where you can put down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Sharks vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 at -189 with Caesars Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks at +140 with Caesars Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -104 with FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Kings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Sharks vs. Kings Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for San Jose vs. Los Angeles, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Sharks-Kings matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Sharks vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Kings? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sharks and Kings.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Kings.

DimersBOT gives Meier an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Sharks star is a 36.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 8.0% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 6.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.0% probability
• Rudolfs Balcers: 3.8% probability
• Nick Bonino: 3.4% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 7.0% probability
• Arthur Kaliyev: 5.2% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 5.1% probability
• Martin Frk: 5.1% probability
• Alex Iafallo: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 36.4% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 29.2% probability
• Logan Couture: 25.4% probability
• Rudolfs Balcers: 18.3% probability
• Jonathan Dahlen: 17.0% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 32.5% probability
• Arthur Kaliyev: 27.3% probability
• Martin Frk: 25.9% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 25.6% probability
• Trevor Moore: 24.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Sharks vs. Kings on Thursday March 17, 2022.

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Sharks vs. Kings 2022 Game Info

When do the Kings play the Sharks?

• Date: Thursday March 17, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM EDT / 7:00PM PDT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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