Kraken vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - November 30

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The San Jose Sharks (8-13-5), losers of five road games in a row, visit the Seattle Kraken (11-12-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

In the past 10 games, the Sharks have put up a 3-4-3 record after putting up 37 total goals (seven power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 21.2%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Kraken vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-220)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have an 11-12-1 record overall, with a 3-1-4 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Seattle has nine points (4-3-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Seattle finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-2-1 in those games (to record 21 points).
  • In the seven games when Seattle has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 5-2-0.
  • In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 8-5-0 (16 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Kraken finished 3-7-1 in those matchups (seven points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have an 8-13-5 record this season and are 3-5-8 in games that have required overtime.
  • San Jose has earned 11 points (5-4-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned four points (1-7-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Sharks have earned 15 points in their 12 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered nine points with a record of 3-5-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 3-3-0 (six points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 5-9-5 to record 15 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kraken Rank Kraken AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
20th 2.83 Goals Scored 2.85 19th
13th 3 Goals Allowed 3.46 28th
22nd 27.9 Shots 27.8 23rd
11th 28.1 Shots Allowed 31.9 29th
28th 15.38% Power Play % 18.29% 22nd
18th 78.33% Penalty Kill % 80.46% 12th

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