San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, January 30, the NHL will feature a 10-game card, highlighted by a Pacific Division showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge
Game outlook
On Thursday, January 30, the NHL will feature a 10-game card, highlighted by a Pacific Division showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Sharks will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Kraken to four games, with the hosts listed as firm -210 moneyline favorites. Despite Seattle opening as the betting favorite at -198, the line has not moved, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup. Stay tuned for our detailed Sharks vs. Kraken prediction and analysis as part of our NHL picks for Thursday night.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +170 | Kraken -198
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (-148) | Kraken -1.5 (+127)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 66%.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks ended their six-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins last Monday. Despite being outshot by Pittsburgh, the Sharks shut down their opponent's offense. Yaroslav Askarov made 29 saves in the win, improving to 4-5-2 on the season. Mikael Granlund and Macklin Celebrini each scored a goal, contributing to their combined total of 31 goals and 49 assists this season. Askarov has a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage, while Alexandar Georgiev has struggled with a 2-10-0 record, 4.02 GAA, and .877 save percentage in 12 starts. The Sharks rank last in the league in goals against and 30th in goals for. With a power ranking of 29, San Jose has a record of 6-5 this season.