Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 4-11-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Kraken prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, April 11th at Climate Pledge Arena. We will take a look at: 

-The San Jose Sharks recent form and recent player performance

-The Seattle Kraken recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sharks and Kraken.

Sharks Coming off Overtime Loss

The Sharks faced off against the Calgary Flames in the last game, and they were able to force overtime, but they ended up losing 3-2. William Eklund scored a goal and had two shots on goal. The Sharks are averaging 2.21 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.9 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st, while the defense is ranked 32nd. Mikael Granlund has scored 12 goals and added 43 assists. 

Kraken Domianted Last Game

The Kraken in the last game faced off against the Arizona Coyotes in the last game, and they ended up wining 5-0. The Coyotes had 39 shots on target, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. The Kraken are averaging 2.65 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.79 goals per game. In this game, the Kraken are going to need to find a way to get the offense going or this is going to be a long game. Jared McCann has scored 28 goals and added 32 assists so far this season. The Kraken will take on the Stars after this game.

Seattle Kraken Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Kraken’s last seven games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Kraken’s last seven games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last seven games following a win.
• The Kraken have won the second period in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.

San Jose Sharks Team Facts

• The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak.

Sharks vs Kraken Prediction

Both of these teams have been awful with the offense, and it’s going to be no different here. The Sharks are averaging only 2.21 goals, and they are going to really struggle here. The Kraken are averaging 2.65 goals, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Kraken’s defense is going to step up here in a big way and this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under to cash.