Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks & Predictions
On Monday, April 1st, the Seattle Kraken will face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center in a Pacific Division clash. This will be the third meeting of the season
Game outlook
On Monday, April 1st, the Seattle Kraken will face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center in a Pacific Division clash. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with each team winning one game on their home ice. The Sharks are the underdogs with odds of +180, while Seattle is favored to win with odds of -222 that have remained steady. The game is set to begin at 10:30 p.m.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kraken -222 | Sharks +185
Spread: Kraken -1.5 (+117) | Sharks +1.5 (-140)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 69%.
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken suffered a 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, concluding their four-game homestand with a split. They are now heading to the road where they have lost their last two games, bringing their overall record to 14-13-7. Seattle has struggled offensively, scoring just one goal or fewer in six of their last nine games. They are currently ranked 29th in goals per game with 2.60. Despite a strong performance by goalie Joey Daccord in the recent game, the team has had difficulty converting strong defensive efforts into wins. With a power ranking of 19, Seattle ranks 29th in offense and 9th in defense. They have a season record of 30-30-13.
San Jose Sharks Analysis
The San Jose Sharks ended their seven-game road losing streak with an impressive 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stood out with a stellar performance, stopping all 36 shots he faced. The team is now 1-8-1 in their last 10 games, but Blackwood's recent solid play gives hope for improvement. The Sharks have struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games, and are last in goals per game. Despite their improving numbers, they remain at the bottom of the league in both offense and defense, with a power ranking of 31. The team now heads home for a five-game homestand where they have a 10-21 record this year.