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The San Jose Sharks (20-45-10) will attempt to halt a four-game losing streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (32-38-6) at home on Saturday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will bring home the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Sharks' offense has scored 23 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 39 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (12.0%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.
Kraken vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Kraken 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-175)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 32-38-6 record overall, with a 6-6-12 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 20 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-9-3 record (good for 19 points).
- In the 11 games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they finished 0-10-1.
- Seattle has finished 2-15-1 in the 18 games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 40 games (30-6-4, 64 points).
- In the 26 games when Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 14-9-3 record (31 points).
- In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 16-18-1 (33 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Kraken went 15-19-5 in those contests (35 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 20-45-10 record this season and are 6-10-16 in contests that have required overtime.
- San Jose has earned 25 points (10-14-5) in its 29 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 16 games this season when the Sharks finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-13-2).
- When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-16-3 record).
- The Sharks have earned 33 points in their 33 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 20 points with a record of 8-13-4.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 6-12-1 (13 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 53 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.57 | 31st |
| 23rd | 3.18 | Goals Allowed | 3.73 | 32nd |
| 21st | 27.6 | Shots | 27.1 | 25th |
| 17th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 31st |
| 24th | 18.75% | Power Play % | 19.05% | 22nd |
| 20th | 77.27% | Penalty Kill % | 74.03% | 27th |
Kraken vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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