Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions
2024-04-04 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 1 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
🚨 Upset Loss (57% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
SJS: 57.5%
LAK: 42.5%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.02
LAK: 3.62
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 55% • SJS at home vs LAK: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | LAK 3 - 4 SJS | SJS | LAK |
| 2025-11-20 | SJS 4 - 3 LAK | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-10-28 | SJS 3 - 4 LAK | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-03-30 | LAK 8 - 1 SJS | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-11-25 | SJS 7 - 2 LAK | SJS | LAK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJS | 12 | 1 | 0.71 |
| 1 | LAK | 16 | 0 | 0.99 |
| 2 | SJS | 7 | 0 | 0.58 |
| 2 | LAK | 7 | 0 | 0.46 |
| 3 | SJS | 5 | 0 | 0.38 |
| 3 | LAK | 12 | 2 | 1.12 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 57.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 1 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.0 - 3.6
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