Kings vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

The San Jose Sharks (9-8-3), winners of three home games in a row, host the Los Angeles Kings (10-6-4) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Sharks' offense has scored 27 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 16 goals. They have had 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (12.5%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+143)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings are 10-6-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime games.
• Los Angeles is 6-2-1 (13 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Kings recorded 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 exactly two goals (registering two points).
• The Kings have scored at least three goals in 12 games (8-0-4, 20 points).
• In the 10 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-3-2 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' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Kings finished 5-0-1 in those matchups (11 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have a 9-8-3 record this season and are 5-3-8 in contests that have required overtime.
• San Jose has earned 14 points (6-2-2) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Sharks scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
• San Jose has earned five points (2-0-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 12 games, earning 16 points from those contests.
• This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 4-2-1 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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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

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