Los Angeles Kings defeat San Jose Sharks 7-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NHL · San Jose Sharks 2, Los Angeles Kings 7
The Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Kings led 3-0 after the first period and 5-1 after two periods. They outscored the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in the third period. They led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks): 1 goal.
- Michael Misa (San Jose Sharks): 2 assists.
- Adrian Kempe (Los Angeles Kings): 3 goals, 1 assist.
- Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings): 2 goals.
Who covered the spread in San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings?
The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 5 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Los Angeles Kings -1.5.
Did San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Los Angeles Kings to win at -166, a win (+$60.24 on a $100 bet).
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- San Jose Sharks team total 3.5: the under, paying -260, with 2 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -160, with 3 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: Los Angeles Kings won the first period, paying -164.
- Los Angeles Kings team total 2.5: the over, paying -280, with 7 scored.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San Jose Sharks at +140 and the Los Angeles Kings at -170. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Kings a 60% favorite. The Los Angeles Kings won as the favorite at -170: $58.82 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Los Angeles Kings, the best price before the game was -157 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the San Jose Sharks 7-10 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-5 at home, 4-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 9 times. That made it three straight losses for the San Jose Sharks.
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 5-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-4 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 9 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 8 times.
What's next for San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings?
Next for the San Jose Sharks: at the Minnesota Wild on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Kings: the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.