Facing a Kings team with better offense, defense, and goal-tending, the only place the Sharks surpass the Kings is on the PK. The Sharks are bottom-dwellers on offense this year, scoring well under 2 goals a game in their last 5, while losing 4 of them. They have also lost by more than 2 goals against any +.500 team lately.

The Kings are on a tear, winning 8 of 10, and beat the mighty Bruins on the back end of a back-to-back situation last time out. They have had a couple of days rest and will be motivated after an embarrassing loss against San Jose earlier in the season.

The Kings definitely have playoff hopes, and are a significant favorite today. I think they are a safe bet on the puck line. Kings to win -1.5