Sharks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 20

The Seattle Kraken (12-14-6) will try to halt a four-game losing streak when they face the San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's contest.

The Kraken have a 1-9-0 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 22 goals while giving up 36 in that period. On the power play, 38 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (18.4% conversion rate).

Sharks vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-124)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 17-15-3 record overall, with an 8-3-11 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • San Jose has 20 points (9-4-2) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Sharks registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • San Jose has finished 2-1-1 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering five points).
  • The Sharks are 15-5-2 in the 22 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 32 points).
  • In the 14 games when San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-5-1.
  • In games 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 5-6-11 record in overtime matchups this season and a 12-14-6 overall record.
  • In the 13 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
  • This season the Kraken registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has three points (1-4-1) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-4-3).
  • Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Kraken finished 9-6-3 in those matchups (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% 16th
23rd 77.88% Penalty Kill % 68.48% 32nd

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