How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 21

Published 4:33 pm Monday, January 20, 2025

If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 17 times this season.
  • This season, 20 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.53 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.54, adding up to 1.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • The 6.5 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.0 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

  • The Predators have been victorious in 12 of their 26 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (46.2%).
  • Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -334 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 77.0% chance to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +265

  • San Jose has secured an upset victory 14 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 49 games as the underdog).
  • When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +265 or longer, they have won two games in nine opportunities.
  • San Jose’s implied probability to win is 27.4% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 42 points.
  • Having scored 14 goals and adding 20 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville through 45 games.
  • With 32 points through 41 games (eight goals and 24 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
  • Across 35 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 93 goals while recording 873 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund is a key offensive option for San Jose, with 38 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 games.
  • William Eklund is crucial for San Jose’s offense with 34 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 24 assists through 44 games.
  • San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) this season.
  • San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-15-0 this season, amassing 647 saves and giving up 88 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/14/2025 Golden Knights W 5-3 Home +112
1/16/2025 Blackhawks W 3-2 Home -293
1/18/2025 Wild W 6-2 Home -193
1/21/2025 Sharks Home -334
1/23/2025 Sharks Away
1/25/2025 Ducks Away
1/29/2025 Canucks Home

Sharks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/16/2025 Blue Jackets L 4-1 Away +151
1/18/2025 Islanders L 4-1 Away +185
1/20/2025 Bruins L 6-3 Away +182
1/21/2025 Predators Away +265
1/23/2025 Predators Home
1/25/2025 Panthers Home
1/27/2025 Penguins Home

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Nashville vs. San Jose Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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