Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 2/20/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Monday, February 20, 2023

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (-154) Sharks (+128)

The Seattle Kraken (32-18-6) are en route to SAP Center on Monday where they will take on the San Jose Sharks (17-29-11). The odds on this game have the Kraken at -154 and the Sharks are priced at +128. The over/under is set at 7.

The Seattle Kraken were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Red Wings their last time out. Seattle had 16 penalty minutes in this matchup. In addition, they had 2 power play chances but didn't get a goal. The Kraken had a good offensive output in the win. For the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 26 shots they put on goal.

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Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have earned 197 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have conceded 171. For the year, they have scored 70 points and their points % is .625. Seattle skates onto the rink with 162 power play opportunities and they have notched 33 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 20.37%. When playing at even strength, the Kraken have surrendered 125 goals while notching 164 on offense. Seattle has taken 1,670 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.8%. The Kraken have had 1,558 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .890. Seattle Kraken opponents have recorded 165 power play opportunities (22nd in pro hockey) and have earned 46 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Martin Jones. In his professional hockey career, Jones has earned 218 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .518. His save percentage sits at .906 for his 24,811 mins played. Jones has had 11,872 shots against him and has recorded 10,757 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,115 goals versus Jones in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.70. He has accumulated a record of 221-159-35 and he has started in 421 games. Jones has taken the ice for 433 contests throughout his hockey career.

In their last contest, San Jose faced off against the Sabres in a game where the Sharks took the loss by a mark of 4-2. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Sharks notched 2 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

San Jose has taken 1,694 shots (21st in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.98%, while allowing their opponents 1,783 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.93% on their opponents 168 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.3%. They have a total of 153 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 19.61%. The Sharks are sitting with 139 goals at even strength and 30 goals (25th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 208 goals to be scored by way of 181 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the San Jose Sharks have notched a total of 169 goals, 45 points, in addition to a points percentage of .395.

Across the ice you will find James Reimer defending the goal. He has gathered 12,328 saves out of 13,522 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .912. Reimer has amassed a career record of 200-162-59 and has played in 461 games. He got the starting nod in 425 contests and has been on the ice for 25,266 mins. Reimer's rate of quality starts comes out to 52.2% and he has qualified for 222 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 2.84 goals/game and he has yielded 1,194 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take San Jose (+128)

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