The San Jose Sharks (4-6-3) and Seattle Kraken (6-2-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EST at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Kraken are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+100o / -120u). The Kraken are a -170 favorite to win outright, while the Sharks are +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sharks vs. Kraken predictions and NHL picks.
Sharks vs. Kraken Odds, Pick
| Sharks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -175 | 6.5 +100o / -120u | +140 |
| Kraken Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +145 | 6.5 +100o / -120u | -170 |
Sharks vs. Kraken Spread: Kraken -1.5 (+145 ), Sharks +1.5 (-175)
Sharks vs. Kraken Over/Under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
Sharks vs. Kraken Moneyline: Sharks +140, Kraken -170
Sharks vs. Kraken Preview
The "Tickets vs. Money NHL Dogs" system plays the regular-season tug-of-war between public tickets and sharper wallets by isolating modest underdogs in the +110 to +150 range that attract a small share of overall tickets but a meaningfully larger share of the money.
When the money share exceeds the ticket share by roughly 15 to 30 percentage points, it signals targeted professional interest while the broader market still leans toward the favorite, keeping the price from fully adjusting.
In a league defined by parity and low scoring, that mismatch in conviction, combined with a short underdog price, creates outsized closing value and a steady stream of live 'dogs the public is late to respect.
Sharks vs. Kraken Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 189-207 (48%) with an 8% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to a 6-5 (55%) start this season with a 20% ROI.
Best Bet: Sharks Moneyline
