Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Odds, AI Picks and Prediction
The Seattle Kraken are looking to snap out of a recent slump as they sit at 12th place in the Western Conference NHL Standings. Despite a decent road record of 14-13-7, the Kraken have struggled against conference opponents, going 15-26. Their recent form paints a mixed picture, with a 2-8 record in their last ten games, but also a 2-1 mark in their last three.
San Jose’s Struggle in the Pacific Division
The San Jose Sharks are facing an uphill battle as the season nears its conclusion. With just one win in their last ten games, the Sharks find themselves firmly in the bottom tier of the league. They sit in 8th place in the Pacific Division (17-48-8 record) and 16th place in the entire Western Conference. This road hasn’t been easy at home either, where they hold a dismal 10-21-4 record. Buckle up, Sharks fans, as we delve into San Jose’s recent struggles and their chances of pulling off an upset.
Game Information
Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks |
Location of the Game: SAP Center, San Jose |
Date and Time: Monday, April 1st 10:30 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Kraken vs Sharks Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Kraken | 3 | 7 | Puck Line SJ +1.5 |
ML SJ +181 |
Total OVER 5.5 |
Sharks | 4 |
- AI Picks: BSan Jose Sharks 4 – Seattle Kraken 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Sharks +1.5 | ML Sharks +181 | OVER 5.5
Seattle Kraken Game Analysis
The Kraken come into the game scoring an average of 2.6 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. So far this year, the Kraken are 12-12 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-17 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Defensively, the Kraken come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against Seattle. For the season, they are ranked 14th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.
San Jose Sharks Game Analysis
On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2.2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. San Jose’s offense is currently ranked 29th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the league.
In terms of defense, the Sharks head into the game ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.8 shots per game against San Jose. So far, they are 28th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
Injury Report
According to the NHL Injury Report, these players could not play tonight, affecting their NHL player stats:
Seattle Kraken
- Vince Dunn – Upper Body – Questionable
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Logan Couture – Groin – Out
- Vitek Vanecek – Illness/Lower Body – Out
- Matt Benning – Lower Body – Out
- Ty Emberson – Lower Body – Out
- Alexander Barabanov – Foot – Out
Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Kraken have faced off vs. the Sharks as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Against the spread, the Sharks have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the Kraken as the underdog. The over/under record in the five most recent Kraken vs Sharks Matchups is 2-3 with an average of 5 goals per game. The last three times that the Kraken have been on the road vs. the Sharks, the over/under record is 0-5.
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