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Kraken vs Sharks Prediction 1/30/25 NHL Picks Today

San Jose Sharks (15-32-6) vs. Seattle Kraken (22-27-3)
January 30, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Seattle Kraken -198 / San Jose Sharks 164; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Climate Plege Arena. Let’s take a look at a San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken pick. 

Kraken are Struggling

The Kraken are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers, they ended up losing 4-2 and in the last game against the Anaheim Ducks, they ended up losing 6-4. At the end of the first period they were up 3-2 but as the game went on goaltending was a major issue and that was the difference. Phillip Grubaur was in goal and saved 17 of the 22 shots that he faced. The Kraken’s offense had four different goal scorers. 



The Kraken are averaging 2.92 goals while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th in the league. They are averaging only 26.62 shots per game which is 18th in the league. In this game, the Kraken are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start. Jared McCann has scored 14 goals and added 25 assists so far this season. 

Why the Kraken Will Win

  • The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Kraken have won four of their last five games against the Sharks following a home loss.
  • The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
  • The Kraken have covered the puck line in nine of their last 11 games as home favorites following a home loss.
  • The Kraken have won the third period in four of their last five games following a loss.

Sharks Look for Second Straight Win

The Sharks have not been great this season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Sharks faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the defense gave up only one goal on the way to the victory. Yaroslav Askarov saved 29 of the 30 shots that he faced on the way to the victory. Two games ago it wasn’t as good and they lost to the Florida Panthers 7-2. The goaltending is going to need to be better. 

The Sharks are averaging 2.62 goals while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. They are averaging 28.62 shots per game which is 28th in the league. They also have a shot differential of -2.06 which is 26th in the country. Mikael Granlund has scored 15 goals and added 29 assists so far this season. 

Kraken vs Sharks Prediction

The Sharks are coming off a win, but don’t let that fool you, overall this team has been awful, and they are going to go back to the struggles again here. The Sharks two games ago gave up seven goals and they are going to really struggle to defend here. The Kraken’s offense is going to get out to a fast start and they are going to cruise. Back the Kraken to pick up a key win on the puck line. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Kraken -1.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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