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Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken host the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena in NHL Cup play. San Jose handed Seattle its lone regulation home loss earlier this month, a 6-1 rout led by rookie Macklin Celebrini. The Kraken, now 8-4-5, look to avenge that defeat, while the Sharks enter at 8-7-3 after a shutout loss in Calgary.
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Line Movement and Odds
- Sharks Puck Line: +1.5 (-198)
- Kraken Puck Line: -1.5 (+161)
- Sharks MoneyLine: +126
- Kraken MoneyLine: -151
- Total: 6.0 (Over -114, Under -108)
Seattle opened as a moderate home favorite, reflecting their stronger conference record and revenge angle. See full NHL odds for market movement.
Matchup Breakdown
San Jose Sharks Outlook
Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists). San Jose ranks 8th in power-play goals and 4th in blocks, showing defensive commitment. Goaltending has been steady, with Alex Nedeljkovic providing key saves. The Sharks’ ability to frustrate opponents with blocked shots and capitalize on Celebrini’s playmaking is their path to victory.
Seattle Kraken Outlook
Seattle rebounded with a 5-3 win over Winnipeg, led by Jordan Eberle’s two goals and Vince Dunn’s three points. The Kraken are 7-2 in conference play and rely on balanced contributions. Philipp Grubauer provides stability in net with Joey Daccord sidelined. Seattle’s depth and defensive backbone remain their strengths at home.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Sharks must lean on Celebrini’s offense and defensive shot-blocking to slow Seattle. The Kraken need Eberle, Dunn, and Matty Beniers to generate scoring chances while Grubauer holds steady in net. Special teams and goaltending will likely decide this rematch.
Injuries / Availability
San Jose lists Logan Couture (hip), Ryan Ellis (back), Michael Misa (lower body), and Carey Price (knee) as out. Jeff Skinner (lower body) is also unavailable. For full player status, check the Sharks injury report.
Seattle lists Joey Daccord (upper body), Frederick Gaudreau (upper body), and Jared McCann (lower body) as out, while Kaapo Kakko (lower body) is questionable. See the Kraken injury page for latest updates.
Environment
The game tips at Climate Pledge Arena, where Seattle is 5-2-2 at home. San Jose is 4-4-2 on the road. Expect a physical contest, with Seattle’s defensive structure tested against San Jose’s opportunistic offense.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Kraken 4, Sharks 3
- Best Bet: Kraken MoneyLine -151
Seattle’s home record and balanced scoring give them the edge in a close contest. - Total: Over 6.0
Both teams have offensive upside, and our model projects 7 total goals.
Seattle’s revenge angle and depth should carry them, but San Jose’s power play and Celebrini’s impact keep this tight.
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