Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

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The Seattle Kraken will take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The game is set to start at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. This regular season game features two Western Pacific Division teams.

The Kraken, led by head coach Lane Lambert, come into the game with a record of 12-14-6. They are currently ranked 15th in their conference. The Sharks, coached by Ryan Warsofsky, hold a 17-15-3 record and are ranked 8th in the conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the division.

Kraken vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine -115, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -105

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken are looking to improve after recent struggles. They have lost their last four games, each by two goals. In those games, they managed to score a total of nine goals while allowing 17.

Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson have been key players for the Kraken. Eberle has 10 goals and 10 assists in 32 games, while Stephenson has contributed 19 points. Vince Dunn is another important player, with 19 points in 32 games.

Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord have shared goaltending duties for Seattle. Grubauer has played 10 games, securing four wins and saving 215 shots. Daccord has eight wins in 21 games, with 503 saves this season.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had mixed results in their recent games. They played well against the Calgary Flames, winning 6-3, with Macklin Celebrini scoring two goals and adding two assists. However, they fell short against the Dallas Stars, losing 5-3, despite outshooting their opponents.

Macklin Celebrini has been a key player for the Sharks. In the last five games, he has contributed significantly with goals and assists. His performance has been instrumental in the team’s ability to score, even in games they lost.

In goal, Alex Nedeljkovic has faced a lot of shots. Over recent games, he made several saves but allowed multiple goals. The Sharks will need strong performances from him to improve their standing in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The San Jose Sharks are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -115. The Sharks have a stronger offensive lineup, ranking higher in goals and assists for the season. The projected score is San Jose 4, Seattle 3, making the Sharks a good pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown they can score, with Seattle’s goals against ranked 9th and San Jose’s ranked 19th. With the projected score at San Jose 4, Seattle 3, the over is a reasonable pick at -116.