Live Betting - San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings on Ice Hockey

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win this matchup with their superior recent form and standings position. As of January 6, 2026, the Kings hold 18-14-9 record with 45 points in the Pacific Division, while the San Jose Sharks sit at 20-18-3 with 43 points. The Kings have demonstrated stronger consistency this season and maintain the edge in this rivalry with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 3:30 AM UTC on January 8, 2026, which corresponds to 7:30 PM PST on January 7, 2026 for Pacific time zone viewers.

The game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose, California, the home arena of the San Jose Sharks. SAP Center has a seating capacity of 17,562 and is located in downtown San Jose.

The Los Angeles Kings are predicted to secure victory based on their current momentum and divisional standing. The Kings have won three of their last four contests against the Sharks at home, and their recent performance shows they are a tighter defensive unit compared to San Jose's recent struggles.

In their all-time regular season matchup, San Jose leads the Kings 94-67-7-12 as of the end of the 2024-25 season. However, in playoff encounters, Los Angeles holds the advantage with an 11-14 record against San Jose, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure in critical games.