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Seattle Kraken Set to Take on San Jose Sharks in Pacific Division Showdown at SAP Center

The Seattle Kraken will face off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday night in a Pacific Division matchup. The Sharks have won two out of the three games played between the two teams this season, with the Kraken claiming victory in their most recent meeting. Seattle is currently the -175 moneyline favorite with a total of 6.0 goals. The line has remained steady with Seattle opening as the -170 favorite. Check out our NHL picks for more insights on this game and other matchups on Saturday's schedule.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken -170 | Sharks +147
• Spread: Kraken -1.5 (+140) | Sharks +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 63%.

Seattle vs San Jose Stats

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have had mixed results in their recent games, winning two out of their last seven. After a strong win against the Edmonton Oilers, they suffered two consecutive losses to the Dallas Stars before bouncing back with a 5-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Goalie Joey Daccord recorded his second shutout of the season in the game, while center Jaden Schwartz and winger Eeli Tolvanen may be questionable for the next game. Despite their inconsistent performance, the Kraken have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 16th in offense, 23rd in defense, with a record of 32-38-6 this season.

San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks opened a three-game homestand with a 3-2 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers, their fourth loss in a row. They were outshot 38-29 and didn't perform up to par. In their previous games, they were beaten by the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks. Goalies Alexandar Georgiev and rookie Georgi Romanov have struggled, with Georgiev potentially missing the next game due to an upper-body injury. The Sharks currently have a power ranking of 29 and rank last in offense and defense, with a 20-45-10 record. Seattle has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against San Jose.

San Jose Sharks Struggling, Seattle Kraken Set to Dominate Puckline

The San Jose Sharks currently hold the lowest record in the NHL, trailing the Chicago Blackhawks by two points. The absence of defensemen Jan Rutta and Jimmy Schuldt has been felt by the team, leading to rookie Georgi Romanov likely receiving another starting opportunity in the upcoming game. As a result, I am predicting that the Seattle Kraken will outperform the puckline. Despite Romanov's solid performance against the Oilers last Thursday, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding his abilities. On the other hand, Joey Daccord showed improvement against the Canucks, and Philipp Grubauer has been experiencing his most successful month of the season. In their prior matchup, Seattle dominated San Jose with a 6-2 victory and a higher shot count of 33-28.

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