San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 11-29-24 NHL Picks

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In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 29th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California . Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 7-13-5 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period, but they allowed a late goal for the loss. The Sharks out shot Ottawa by a total of 39-11, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Smith, and Ferraro, while Blackwood stopped seven out of 11 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Sharks defeated LA by a score of 7-2, but did lose to Buffalo, St. Louis, and Dallas before that. San Jose has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with nine goals, 15 assists, and 70 shots on goal, while Vitek Vanecek is 2-5-1 with a 3.36 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 11-11-1 this season after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Kraken out shot Anaheim by a total of 44-33, won 62% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Bjorkstrand and Tolvanen, while Daccord stopped 28 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kraken defeated Anaheim by a score of 3-2, but lost to LA by a score of 2-1 before that. Seattle has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 13.9% on the power play and 78% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with nine goals, 13 assists, and 56 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 10-5-1 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year. 

Why the Kraken will beat the Sharks

  • The Sharks have lost each of their last seven Friday games at SAP Center at San Jose.
  • The Kraken have won each of their last four games against the Sharks following a home loss.
  • The Kraken have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a home loss.
  • The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Sharks have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Kraken’s last six day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Sharks’ last six day games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Each of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last six games following a home loss.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Sharks’ last seven games.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

  • Jake Walman has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last four home games.
  • William Eklund has recorded at least one point in eight of the Sharks’ last nine games.
  • Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances against the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

  • Shane Wright has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last three games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances in day games.
  • Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.40).
  • The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.48).
  • The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.89%).
  • The Seattle Kraken are one of only two teams to win 5+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.

San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 

Seattle comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last six games, but they are 5-3 in their last eight games. The Kraken are 4-6-0 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 5-6-1 at home. San Jose has lost seven of their last nine games and they have allowed at least four goals in six of their last nine. The Sharks do play their best hockey at home, but Seattle’s defense has been very solid this year. Take the Kraken to get the win. 

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