San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-01-07 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 San Jose Sharks (OT)
🚨 Upset Loss (77% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 77.1%
SJS: 22.9%
Expected Goals
LAK: 4.12
SJS: 2.66
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 52%
Over 6.5: 40%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 55% • LAK at home vs SJS: 3-2
| 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 | LAK | 9 | 0 | 0.85 |
| 1 | SJS | 10 | 0 | 0.71 |
| 2 | LAK | 14 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 2 | SJS | 21 | 3 | 2.27 |
| 3 | LAK | 13 | 0 | 0.86 |
| 3 | SJS | 13 | 0 | 1.08 |
| 4 | LAK | 1 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 4 | SJS | 2 | 0 | 0.19 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 77.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 4.1 - 2.7
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