In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 15th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 8-4-5 this season after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Seattle trailed 3-2 heading into the final period, but they scored three times in the third to escape with the win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 26-18, won 46.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Eberle (2), Kakko, Tolvanen, and Dunn, while Grubauer stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1 and the Stars by a score of 2-1. The Kraken have lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 21 points. Seattle has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 69.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with seven goals and six assists, while Jaden Schwartz has added five goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 2-0-1 with a 2.64 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 8-7-3 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 2-0 in their last game. San Jose allowed one goal in the second and an empty net goal in the third in the shutout loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 36-17, won 37.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Celebrini and Smith, who both had three shots on goal, while Askarov stopped 34 out of 35 shots, which was a .971 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Wild by a score of 2-1 and the Panthers by a score of 2-1. The Sharks have won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 19 points. San Jose has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 19% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 10 goals and 16 assists, while Will Smith has added seven goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 5-5-1 with a 3.09 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Sharks have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a win.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games at Climate Pledge Arena when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Kraken’s last seven games as home favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Sharks’ last seven road games against the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Chandler Stephenson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Sharks.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded an assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Kraken as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- William Smith has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five games against the Kraken.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last nine Saturday games against Western Conference opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last five games against the Kraken.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.57%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.65).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.2).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.1).
Kraken vs Sharks Prediction
San Jose has played very well over the last few weeks, but they did have their winning streak snapped against a bad Calgary team last time out. The Sharks are 4-4-0 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 5-1-3 at home. Seattle is 2-1-1 in their last four games, but they have scored one goal in three of their last five. The Kraken are scoring just 2.65 goals per game this season and will face a San Jose defense that has allowed two goals or fewer in five straight. Take the Sharks to win here.