The San Jose Sharks (18-52-9) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (33-31-13) on Thursday, April 11th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on NBCS. The Kraken are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Sharks vs Kraken

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

On the season, the Sharks have struggled mightily, going just 18-52-9 overall. In the Pacific Division, San Jose is in 8th place and 16th in the Western Conference. On the road, the Sharks have gone just 7-27-4 this season.

As the underdog, San Jose has gone 18-52-9 this season and have lost two straight games. In their last ten games, the Sharks have gone just 2-8 and have gone 1-4 in their last five games.

San Jose enters the game with a puck line record of 36-42 and an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game. In their 78 games as the underdog, the Sharks have a puck line mark of 36-42.

So far this season, the team has 12 wins by one goal and six wins by multiple goals. Over their last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their road puck line record for the season is 17-21.

After suffering a 3-2 loss at home to the Flames, the Sharks are looking to bounce back today. Scoring-wise, the Sharks put up one goal during the first period and one time in the second period. In the game, San Jose managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 22 shots on goal and committed 4 turnovers.

San Jose went into the game as the underdogs, but they still managed to cover the puck line despite the loss. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 5 goals.

The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Kraken have gone 17-17-6, and they have a record of 33-31-13 overall. In the Western Conference, Seattle is in 11th place and 5th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 5-5, and they have won their last two games.

As the favorite, Seattle has gone 17-8-4 this season, and they have been favored in 29 of their 77 games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Kraken have gone 18-27 this season. Seattle has won their last five games when they have been favored.

Seattle comes into the game with a puck line record of 43-34, including a mark of 20-20 at home. In their last ten home games, the Kraken have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.

So far this year, Seattle has 21 wins by multiple goals and has gone 14-15 vs. the puck line as the favorite. Overall, the team’s average scoring margin is -.2 goals per game, and they have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games.

In their most recent game, the Kraken faced the Coyotes and came out victorious with a score of 5-0. In every single period, the Kraken’s offense scored a goal against the Coyotes. Seattle’s one power-play goals contributed to their total of 5 goals. Their offensive performance came with 25 shots on goal and seven giveaways.

Coming into the game favored by -1.5, Seattle also managed to pick up a victory against the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 5 goals.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Sharks are averaging 2.2 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. So far this year, the Sharks are 1-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 16-44 in games with fewer shots on goal.

For the season, the over/under record of the Sharks’ stands at 35-40-3. They have had 40 games during the season that exceeded the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.2 goals per game.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 29th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. Seattle’s offense comes into the game ranked 17th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.

The Kraken come in with an over/under record of 33-40-4. Over the season, there have been 39 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 5.5 goals per game.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against San Jose. They also are 28th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Seattle Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.2 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 10th in shutouts, achieving 5 shutouts.

Sharks vs Kraken Trends

• Across the Sharks last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
• Seattle has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
• The last ten games that San Jose was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.

Sharks vs Kraken Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sharks to take down the Kraken on the road. With the moneyline currently at +200, I’m placing my bet on the Sharks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sharks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sharks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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