Kraken vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - April 5

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The Seattle Kraken (32-38-6) visit the San Jose Sharks (20-45-10), who have lost four in a row, on Saturday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Saturday's game.

The Sharks have put up a 3-6-1 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 23 total goals (three power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.0%) while allowing 39 goals to their opponents.

Kraken vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kraken 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-173)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 32-38-6 record overall, with a 6-6-12 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • In the 20 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-9-3 record (good for 19 points).
  • In the 11 games this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-10-1.
  • Seattle has scored exactly two goals in 18 games this season (2-15-1 record, five points).
  • The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 40 games (30-6-4, 64 points).
  • In the 26 games when Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 14-9-3.
  • In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 16-18-1 (33 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Kraken went 15-19-5 in those matchups (35 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (20-45-10 overall) have posted a record of 6-10-16 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 25 points (10-14-5) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks scored only one goal in 16 games and have gone 1-13-2 (four points).
  • When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-16-3 record).
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals 33 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (14-14-5).
  • San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 6-12-1 (13 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 53 games, going 12-32-9 to register 33 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kraken Rank Kraken AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
15th 3 Goals Scored 2.57 31st
23rd 3.18 Goals Allowed 3.73 32nd
21st 27.6 Shots 27.1 25th
18th 28.6 Shots Allowed 31.7 31st
24th 18.75% Power Play % 19.05% 22nd
20th 77.27% Penalty Kill % 74.03% 27th

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