Kraken vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 5

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The Seattle Kraken (6-2-4) host the San Jose Sharks (4-6-3) at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's contest.

The Sharks have a 4-5-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 32 total goals (six power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 19.4%) while allowing 34 goals to their opponents.

Kraken vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Kraken 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-166)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (-1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 6-2-4 record overall, with a 2-4-6 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • In the six games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-3 record (good for nine points).
  • In the one game this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they lost.
  • Seattle has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
  • The Kraken are 5-0-3 in the eight games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 13 points).
  • In the eight games when Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 3-1-4.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 0-0-1 (one point).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 6-2-1 to record 13 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 4-6-3 record this season and are 3-3-6 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • San Jose has earned eight points (3-2-2) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sharks scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • San Jose lost in overtime in its only game this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Sharks have scored more than two goals in nine games, earning 10 points from those contests.
  • This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in three games and picked up three points with a record of 1-1-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-3-0) this season.
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 4-3-3 to register 11 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kraken Rank Kraken AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
24th 2.75 Goals Scored 3.23 14th
6th 2.67 Goals Allowed 4 31st
32nd 23.9 Shots 25.1 30th
15th 28.5 Shots Allowed 31.4 30th
10th 23.53% Power Play % 20.45% 15th
26th 70.97% Penalty Kill % 67.5% 29th

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