Sharks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 20

The San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) host the Seattle Kraken (12-14-6, losers of four straight) at SAP Center at San Jose. The contest on Saturday, Dec. 20 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Kraken have registered a 1-9-0 record after putting up 22 total goals (seven power-play goals on 38 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.

Sharks vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Sharks 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-115)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have finished 8-3-11 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 17-15-3.
  • In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (good for 20 points).
  • In the six games this season the Sharks recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • San Jose has finished 2-1-1 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 22 games (15-5-2, 32 points).
  • In the 14 games when San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-5-1 to register 17 points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, San Jose is 1-5-0 (two points).
  • The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Sharks finished 16-10-3 in those matchups (35 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a record of 12-14-6 this season and are 5-6-11 in overtime games.
  • Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-4-1 record).
  • The Kraken have earned 25 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-6-4 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 3-7-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 9-6-3 to record 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Sharks Rank Sharks AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
19th 2.97 Goals Scored 2.47 31st
25th 3.34 Goals Allowed 3.09 18th
32nd 24.7 Shots 25.6 26th
32nd 31.4 Shots Allowed 28.4 19th
19th 18.03% Power Play % 19.19% 15th
23rd 77.88% Penalty Kill % 68.48% 32nd

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