The Los Angeles Kings (18-14-9) host 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 victory. The Kings are coming off a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, while the Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 in their last game.

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Before this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 6-4-0 while scoring 41 goals against 41 goals allowed. On 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (20.7%).

Kings vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-257)
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 (18-14-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Los Angeles is 9-5-4 (22 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
The 10 times this season the Kings finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
Los Angeles has taken nine points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-6-1 record).
The Kings have scored at least three goals in 20 games (13-1-6, 32 points).
In the 18 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 9-6-3 record (21 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 10-9-5 (25 points).
The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Kings finished 8-4-4 in those contests (20 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 9-3-12 record in overtime games this season and a 21-18-3 overall record.
San Jose has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
This season the Sharks registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has five points (2-3-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Sharks have earned 40 points in their 27 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 11-7-1 in 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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