San Jose Sharks vs
Seattle KrakenPredictions & Preview

Sharks vs Kraken Set for Pacific Division Showdown at Climate Pledge Arena

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 vs Seattle Stats

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 15-32-6 this season.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken have struggled in their recent games, dropping three out of their last four overall. After a home defeat to the Washington Capitals and a win over Pittsburgh, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks. Goalie Philipp Grubauer had a tough game, and Joey Daccord is expected to return in the next game. The team has a power ranking of 19, ranking 18th in offense and 25th in defense. They currently have a record of 22-27-3.

San Jose Sharks Face Defensive Challenges as they Prepare to Take on Seattle Kraken

The San Jose Sharks have faced challenges recently, particularly in their defensive gameplay. Despite a victory against Pittsburgh last Monday, it is notable that the Penguins have struggled in recent weeks. In their last seven games, the Sharks have allowed an alarming 35 goals. While Yaroslav Askarov is expected to start for San Jose, Joey Daccord, with a strong record of 5-3-0, a 2.28 GAA, and a .928 save percentage in January, may provide a significant impact for the Seattle Kraken in this upcoming matchup. The Kraken will be motivated to avenge their previous losses to the Sharks, having been defeated 8-5 and 4-2 in previous matchups.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 3 ]