San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

This article was published on Nov 5, 2025. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The NHL regular season kicks off with the San Jose Sharks taking on the Seattle Kraken. The game will be at Climate Pledge Arena. Fans can catch the action on NBCS at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

San Jose enters with a record of 4-7-3 under the guidance of head coach Ryan Warsofsky. They are looking to improve their standing in the Western Pacific Division. Seattle, led by Lane Lambert, has started strong with a 6-2-4 record. They hold the top spot in the division with an unbeaten conference record.

Sharks vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -166, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +139

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a mixed set of recent games. They lost their last game against the Detroit Red Wings, 3-2. In that game, the Sharks managed 18 shots on goal and scored twice.

Before facing the Red Wings, the Sharks secured a win against the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 3-2. Key players like Philipp Kurashev and Macklin Celebrini contributed significantly to that victory. Kurashev scored twice, and Celebrini added another goal.

The Sharks have shown strong offensive performances, with 42 goals this season, ranking 8th in the league. Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 18 points, including 7 goals and 11 assists. On the goaltending side, Alex Nedeljkovic has made 171 saves over six games.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently had a strong win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 3-1. Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each scored a goal and an assist in the game. Seattle had 24 shots on goal and managed one power play goal.

In their game against the New York Rangers, the Kraken lost by a narrow 3-2 margin. Despite the loss, Chandler Stephenson contributed with a goal and an assist. The Kraken managed to score once on a power play from their 13 shots on goal.

Earlier, Seattle faced the Montreal Canadiens and lost 4-3. Brandon Montour stood out with two goals and an assist. The team had 21 shots on goal and recorded one power play goal in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Seattle Kraken are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks. The Kraken’s moneyline is -166, indicating they are expected to win. With the Sharks’ moneyline at +139, the Kraken’s better goals against and higher-ranked skater stats give them the edge. The projected score is Seattle 4, San Jose 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with odds favoring the under at -122. Both teams have solid defensive stats, which might limit scoring opportunities. The projected total of 7 suggests a close call, but leaning towards the under is a safer bet given the current odds.