The San Jose Sharks (15-32-6) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (22-27-3) on Thursday, January 30th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN. Both the Sharks and Kraken will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.
Sharks vs Kraken
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 15-32-6 this season. San Jose held a 2-1 lead in the third period, but Vancouver scored twice to secure the win.
The total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short. The Sharks, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Seattle’s latest defeat, a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, dropped their record to 22-27-3. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2.
Offensively, the Kraken couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed 33 shots, with Joey Daccord making 31 saves. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game, and added another at 9:57 in the first period.
San Jose Offense Breakdown
Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks, netting his second goal of the season at the 17:23 mark of the second period. Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.
The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 16 times. San Jose was held scoreless in the first period and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.
Kraken Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.
Seattle was shut out across all three periods, with none of their players finding the net. The team’s record now stands at 22-27-3.
San Jose Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. San Jose’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Seattle Team Defense
Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken’s defense gave up two first-period goals, including one at 3:23 and another at 10:03. The second goal came on a Bruins power play. Seattle’s defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.
Sharks vs Kraken Trends
- Across the Sharks last five road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Sharks have an puck line mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. San Jose posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Sharks vs Kraken Prediction
If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Kraken is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -197, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Sharks to cover. Even in the event of a Kraken victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 30, 2025 Kraken, Sharks