Kraken vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - January 30

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The San Jose Sharks (15-32-6) will attempt to stop a four-game road losing streak when they face the Seattle Kraken (22-27-3) on Thursday, January 30 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Sharks have put up a 2-8-0 record after scoring 27 total goals (three power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 13.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 39 goals in those games.

Kraken vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-196)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (-1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 22-27-3 record overall, with a 4-3-7 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 12 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-6-1 record (good for 11 points).
  • In the seven games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
  • Seattle finished 1-12-0 in the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 26 games (21-3-2, 44 points).
  • In the 18 games when Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-7-1.
  • In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Seattle is 12-11-1 (25 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Kraken went 10-16-2 in those contests (22 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a record of 15-32-6 this season and are 4-6-10 in overtime matchups.
  • San Jose has earned 22 points (10-10-2) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks registered just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned 11 points (4-11-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Sharks have scored more than two goals 23 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-10-3).
  • San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 5-7-0 (10 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 39 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kraken Rank Kraken AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
16th 2.92 Goals Scored 2.62 30th
24th 3.19 Goals Allowed 3.62 32nd
28th 26.6 Shots 26.8 27th
18th 28.7 Shots Allowed 32.4 32nd
25th 18.62% Power Play % 17.76% 26th
21st 77.39% Penalty Kill % 76.73% 24th

Kraken vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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