Seattle Kraken

Ice Hockey NHL SAP Center Sat 20 Dec 22:00

San Jose Sharks

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Kraken vs Sharks

The Seattle Kraken meet the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, December 20.

Sharks Great Value against Kraken

There is a strong case that the Sharks will end up winning and that means wagering them on the Moneyline. You can get a tempting -115 that the home team overcome the Kraken.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 4-1 Kraken Victory

Seattle Kraken were beaten in their previous four games and the latest was on the road at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames claimed a 4-2 win. Chandler Stephenson and Kaapo Kakko scored one goal apiece. Goalie Joey Daccord had 42 saves (.933).

San Jose Sharks lost their last game, being beaten at home to Dallas Stars 5-3 at SAP Center. Collin Graf recorded two goals and Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-1 win for the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena when they last played the Sharks. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.

Starting Goalies

Philipp Grubauer (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 4-3-1 2.8 .900 0
23/24 14-16-2 2.85 .899 2
Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 12-8-1 3.3 .900 0
23/24 1-0-0 1.47 .943 0
Seattle Kraken – Last 10 Games

1 win and 9 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have given up 4.3 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.8%.

Chandler Stephenson is the top points scorer with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, with Vince Dunn racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 3.63 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games

The Sharks have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.0%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 17 points, 4 goals and 13 assists, while Tyler Toffoli is next in line after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.01 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

There is merit in backing San Jose Sharks to have the edge over the visitors in this NHL game. Especially as odds of -115 are available when it comes to this pick.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Kraken vs Sharks stats:

  • Sharks have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Kraken have lost their last 4 games.
  • Kraken have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Kraken have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Sharks Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matty Beniers Over 1.5 Shots -200 BetMGM logo

Matty Beniers (Kraken) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 of the past 5 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -200 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Sharks
To Score Macklin Celebrini
Shots on Goal Matty Beniers Over 1.5

Our same game parlay pick is the Sharks on the moneyline, Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) to find the net and Matty Beniers (Kraken) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Close Contest

The latest Moneyline odds are -115 that San Jose Sharks win, while Seattle Kraken have been chalked up at -104. The sportsbooks give the home team a 53% chance of winning this game.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Macklin Celebrini Favorite to Find the Net First

You will find Macklin Celebrini at +800 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +120 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
First
+120
Anytime
+800
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Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)
First
+175
Anytime
+1100
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Jordan Eberle (Kraken)
First
+185
Anytime
+1200
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William Eklund (Sharks)
First
+195
Anytime
+1200
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Player Assists

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
+120
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Vince Dunn (Kraken)
Over 0.5
+120
Under 0.5
-161
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William Eklund (Sharks)
Over 0.5
+130
Under 0.5
-164
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Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)
Over 0.5
+140
Under 0.5
-189
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Player Shots

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-175
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Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)
Over 2.5
-110
Under 2.5
-125
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Jordan Eberle (Kraken)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-161
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William Eklund (Sharks)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-175
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken Stats
San Jose Sharks logo San Jose Sharks Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
7 Jordan Eberle 32 19.51 10 10 20 0
9 Chandler Stephenson 32 20.04 8 11 19 -12
29 Vince Dunn 32 22.83 5 14 19 -14
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
71 Macklin Celebrini 35 20.53 18 35 53 13
2 Will Smith 33 17.93 12 17 29 5
73 Tyler Toffoli 35 15.78 10 13 23 0

Injuries & Suspensions

Seattle Kraken Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jared McCann
Injured
Berkly Catton
Injured
Brandon Montour
Injured
Matt Murray
Injured
Jaden Schwartz
Injured

San Jose Sharks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Will Smith
Injured
Vincent Desharnais
Injured
Philipp Kurashev
Injured
Ryan Ellis
Injured
Carey Price
Injured
Logan Couture
Injured
Michael Misa
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Seattle Kraken Lineups

18 Dec NHL
Kraken 2-4 Flames
16 Dec NHL
Avalanche 5-3 Kraken
14 Dec NHL
Sabres 3-1 Kraken
12 Dec NHL
Kraken 3-5 Mammoth
10 Dec NHL
Kings 2-3 Kraken
08 Dec NHL
Wild 4-1 Kraken
06 Dec NHL
Red Wings 4-3 Kraken
04 Dec NHL
Kraken 4-9 Oilers
29 Nov NHL
Oilers 4-0 Kraken
26 Nov NHL
Stars 3-2 Kraken

Previous San Jose Sharks Lineups

18 Dec NHL
Stars 5-3 Sharks
16 Dec NHL
Flames 3-6 Sharks
13 Dec NHL
Sharks 6-5 Penguins
11 Dec NHL
Sharks 3-2 Maple Leafs
09 Dec NHL
Sharks 1-4 Flyers
07 Dec NHL
Sharks 4-1 Hurricanes
05 Dec NHL
Sharks 1-4 Stars
03 Dec NHL
Capitals 7-1 Sharks
01 Dec NHL
Mammoth 3-6 Sharks
29 Nov NHL
Sharks 3-4 Golden Knights
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 34 22 9 3 47 0.691 14 18 115 95 20 11-5-1 11-4-2 4-2 7-3 1L
2 Washington 34 19 11 4 42 0.618 18 19 110 88 22 11-5-2 8-6-2 0-4 6-4 1W
3 New Jersey 35 20 14 1 41 0.586 13 17 101 105 -4 10-6-1 10-8-0 3-0 4-6 2W
4 NY Islanders 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 13 16 103 100 3 10-7-2 9-6-1 3-3 6-4 2L
5 Philadelphia 33 17 10 6 40 0.606 10 12 99 94 5 10-5-4 7-5-2 5-2 4-6 1L
6 NY Rangers 36 17 15 4 38 0.528 11 16 91 96 -5 4-10-3 13-5-1 1-0 4-6 1W
7 Pittsburgh 33 14 10 9 37 0.561 13 14 103 106 -3 6-6-5 8-4-4 0-5 2-8 7L
8 Columbus 34 14 14 6 34 0.5 7 10 102 120 -18 7-6-3 7-8-3 4-1 3-7 1L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Detroit 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 15 17 108 115 -7 10-7-1 9-6-2 2-2 6-4 1L
2 Florida 34 19 13 2 40 0.588 16 17 110 106 4 12-6-2 7-7-0 2-1 7-3 4W
3 Montreal 34 18 12 4 40 0.588 11 16 110 118 -8 9-9-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1W
4 Boston 35 20 15 0 40 0.571 14 18 114 109 5 12-6-0 8-9-0 2-0 6-4 1L
5 Tampa Bay 34 18 13 3 39 0.574 15 18 107 90 17 8-9-0 10-4-3 0-1 3-7 3L
6 Ottawa 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 13 105 104 1 7-6-2 9-7-2 3-0 4-6 2W
7 Toronto 33 15 13 5 35 0.53 11 15 105 108 -3 10-5-5 5-8-0 0-1 5-5 1L
8 Buffalo 33 15 14 4 34 0.515 11 13 103 112 -9 10-5-2 5-9-2 2-0 6-4 4W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 34 25 2 7 57 0.838 23 25 136 79 57 14-0-2 11-2-5 0-4 8-2 4W
2 Dallas 35 23 7 5 51 0.729 19 20 120 93 27 11-5-1 12-2-4 3-2 7-3 2W
3 Minnesota 35 21 9 5 47 0.671 15 18 109 89 20 12-3-4 9-6-1 3-1 7-3 6W
4 Utah 37 17 17 3 37 0.5 13 17 112 108 4 8-6-1 9-11-2 0-0 5-5 1L
5 St Louis 36 13 15 8 34 0.472 13 13 88 125 -37 7-8-5 6-7-3 0-2 4-6 1L
6 Winnipeg 34 15 17 2 32 0.471 13 14 100 103 -3 8-7-1 7-10-1 1-1 2-8 3L
7 Chicago 34 13 15 6 32 0.471 12 13 94 105 -11 7-6-3 6-9-3 0-2 3-7 4L
8 Nashville 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 9 11 93 115 -22 8-9-2 5-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 32 16 6 10 42 0.656 12 15 97 92 5 7-4-5 9-2-5 1-4 6-4 1L
2 Anaheim 34 20 12 2 42 0.618 12 16 121 112 9 11-4-0 9-8-2 4-0 5-5 1L
3 Edmonton 35 17 12 6 40 0.571 12 17 119 119 0 8-3-3 9-9-3 0-2 7-3 2W
4 LA Kings 34 15 10 9 39 0.574 10 14 88 90 -2 4-6-4 11-4-5 1-5 4-6 1W
5 San Jose 35 17 15 3 37 0.529 9 16 105 118 -13 10-6-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 1L
6 Calgary 35 14 17 4 32 0.457 11 12 91 105 -14 8-5-2 6-12-2 2-2 6-4 1W
7 Vancouver 34 14 17 3 31 0.456 10 12 96 113 -17 4-10-1 10-7-2 2-0 4-6 3W
8 Seattle 32 12 14 6 30 0.469 7 12 79 102 -23 7-7-3 5-7-3 0-3 1-9 4L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 34 22 9 3 47 0.691 14 18 115 95 20 11-5-1 11-4-2 4-2 7-3 1L
2 Washington 34 19 11 4 42 0.618 18 19 110 88 22 11-5-2 8-6-2 0-4 6-4 1W
3 Detroit 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 15 17 108 115 -7 10-7-1 9-6-2 2-2 6-4 1L
4 New Jersey 35 20 14 1 41 0.586 13 17 101 105 -4 10-6-1 10-8-0 3-0 4-6 2W
5 NY Islanders 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 13 16 103 100 3 10-7-2 9-6-1 3-3 6-4 2L
6 Philadelphia 33 17 10 6 40 0.606 10 12 99 94 5 10-5-4 7-5-2 5-2 4-6 1L
7 Florida 34 19 13 2 40 0.588 16 17 110 106 4 12-6-2 7-7-0 2-1 7-3 4W
8 Montreal 34 18 12 4 40 0.588 11 16 110 118 -8 9-9-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1W
9 Boston 35 20 15 0 40 0.571 14 18 114 109 5 12-6-0 8-9-0 2-0 6-4 1L
10 Tampa Bay 34 18 13 3 39 0.574 15 18 107 90 17 8-9-0 10-4-3 0-1 3-7 3L
11 NY Rangers 36 17 15 4 38 0.528 11 16 91 96 -5 4-10-3 13-5-1 1-0 4-6 1W
12 Pittsburgh 33 14 10 9 37 0.561 13 14 103 106 -3 6-6-5 8-4-4 0-5 2-8 7L
13 Ottawa 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 13 105 104 1 7-6-2 9-7-2 3-0 4-6 2W
14 Toronto 33 15 13 5 35 0.53 11 15 105 108 -3 10-5-5 5-8-0 0-1 5-5 1L
15 Buffalo 33 15 14 4 34 0.515 11 13 103 112 -9 10-5-2 5-9-2 2-0 6-4 4W
16 Columbus 34 14 14 6 34 0.5 7 10 102 120 -18 7-6-3 7-8-3 4-1 3-7 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 34 25 2 7 57 0.838 23 25 136 79 57 14-0-2 11-2-5 0-4 8-2 4W
2 Dallas 35 23 7 5 51 0.729 19 20 120 93 27 11-5-1 12-2-4 3-2 7-3 2W
3 Minnesota 35 21 9 5 47 0.671 15 18 109 89 20 12-3-4 9-6-1 3-1 7-3 6W
4 Vegas 32 16 6 10 42 0.656 12 15 97 92 5 7-4-5 9-2-5 1-4 6-4 1L
5 Anaheim 34 20 12 2 42 0.618 12 16 121 112 9 11-4-0 9-8-2 4-0 5-5 1L
6 Edmonton 35 17 12 6 40 0.571 12 17 119 119 0 8-3-3 9-9-3 0-2 7-3 2W
7 LA Kings 34 15 10 9 39 0.574 10 14 88 90 -2 4-6-4 11-4-5 1-5 4-6 1W
8 San Jose 35 17 15 3 37 0.529 9 16 105 118 -13 10-6-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 1L
9 Utah 37 17 17 3 37 0.5 13 17 112 108 4 8-6-1 9-11-2 0-0 5-5 1L
10 St Louis 36 13 15 8 34 0.472 13 13 88 125 -37 7-8-5 6-7-3 0-2 4-6 1L
11 Winnipeg 34 15 17 2 32 0.471 13 14 100 103 -3 8-7-1 7-10-1 1-1 2-8 3L
12 Chicago 34 13 15 6 32 0.471 12 13 94 105 -11 7-6-3 6-9-3 0-2 3-7 4L
13 Calgary 35 14 17 4 32 0.457 11 12 91 105 -14 8-5-2 6-12-2 2-2 6-4 1W
14 Vancouver 34 14 17 3 31 0.456 10 12 96 113 -17 4-10-1 10-7-2 2-0 4-6 3W
15 Seattle 32 12 14 6 30 0.469 7 12 79 102 -23 7-7-3 5-7-3 0-3 1-9 4L
16 Nashville 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 9 11 93 115 -22 8-9-2 5-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 34 25 2 7 57 0.838 23 25 136 79 57 14-0-2 11-2-5 0-4 8-2 4W
2 Dallas 35 23 7 5 51 0.729 19 20 120 93 27 11-5-1 12-2-4 3-2 7-3 2W
3 Carolina 34 22 9 3 47 0.691 14 18 115 95 20 11-5-1 11-4-2 4-2 7-3 1L
4 Minnesota 35 21 9 5 47 0.671 15 18 109 89 20 12-3-4 9-6-1 3-1 7-3 6W
5 Vegas 32 16 6 10 42 0.656 12 15 97 92 5 7-4-5 9-2-5 1-4 6-4 1L
6 Washington 34 19 11 4 42 0.618 18 19 110 88 22 11-5-2 8-6-2 0-4 6-4 1W
7 Anaheim 34 20 12 2 42 0.618 12 16 121 112 9 11-4-0 9-8-2 4-0 5-5 1L
8 Detroit 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 15 17 108 115 -7 10-7-1 9-6-2 2-2 6-4 1L
9 New Jersey 35 20 14 1 41 0.586 13 17 101 105 -4 10-6-1 10-8-0 3-0 4-6 2W
10 NY Islanders 35 19 13 3 41 0.586 13 16 103 100 3 10-7-2 9-6-1 3-3 6-4 2L
11 Philadelphia 33 17 10 6 40 0.606 10 12 99 94 5 10-5-4 7-5-2 5-2 4-6 1L
12 Florida 34 19 13 2 40 0.588 16 17 110 106 4 12-6-2 7-7-0 2-1 7-3 4W
13 Montreal 34 18 12 4 40 0.588 11 16 110 118 -8 9-9-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1W
14 Boston 35 20 15 0 40 0.571 14 18 114 109 5 12-6-0 8-9-0 2-0 6-4 1L
15 Edmonton 35 17 12 6 40 0.571 12 17 119 119 0 8-3-3 9-9-3 0-2 7-3 2W
16 Tampa Bay 34 18 13 3 39 0.574 15 18 107 90 17 8-9-0 10-4-3 0-1 3-7 3L
17 LA Kings 34 15 10 9 39 0.574 10 14 88 90 -2 4-6-4 11-4-5 1-5 4-6 1W
18 NY Rangers 36 17 15 4 38 0.528 11 16 91 96 -5 4-10-3 13-5-1 1-0 4-6 1W
19 Pittsburgh 33 14 10 9 37 0.561 13 14 103 106 -3 6-6-5 8-4-4 0-5 2-8 7L
20 San Jose 35 17 15 3 37 0.529 9 16 105 118 -13 10-6-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 1L
21 Utah 37 17 17 3 37 0.5 13 17 112 108 4 8-6-1 9-11-2 0-0 5-5 1L
22 Ottawa 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 13 105 104 1 7-6-2 9-7-2 3-0 4-6 2W
23 Toronto 33 15 13 5 35 0.53 11 15 105 108 -3 10-5-5 5-8-0 0-1 5-5 1L
24 Buffalo 33 15 14 4 34 0.515 11 13 103 112 -9 10-5-2 5-9-2 2-0 6-4 4W
25 Columbus 34 14 14 6 34 0.5 7 10 102 120 -18 7-6-3 7-8-3 4-1 3-7 1L
26 St Louis 36 13 15 8 34 0.472 13 13 88 125 -37 7-8-5 6-7-3 0-2 4-6 1L
27 Winnipeg 34 15 17 2 32 0.471 13 14 100 103 -3 8-7-1 7-10-1 1-1 2-8 3L
28 Chicago 34 13 15 6 32 0.471 12 13 94 105 -11 7-6-3 6-9-3 0-2 3-7 4L
29 Calgary 35 14 17 4 32 0.457 11 12 91 105 -14 8-5-2 6-12-2 2-2 6-4 1W
30 Vancouver 34 14 17 3 31 0.456 10 12 96 113 -17 4-10-1 10-7-2 2-0 4-6 3W
31 Seattle 32 12 14 6 30 0.469 7 12 79 102 -23 7-7-3 5-7-3 0-3 1-9 4L
32 Nashville 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 9 11 93 115 -22 8-9-2 5-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L