If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 18 times.
• A total of 21 of San Jose’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.63 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.60, adding up to 1.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -198

• The Predators are 13-14 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter, Nashville is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.4%.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

• In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, San Jose has secured the upset 14 times.
• The Sharks have won eight games with moneyline odds of +164 or longer (in 34 such games).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 37.9% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 16 goals and 29 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (45 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 23 assists for Nashville to compile 38 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 34 points through 42 games (nine goals and 25 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• Across 36 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 97 goals while recording 877 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a key offensive option for San Jose, with 40 points this season. He has put up 14 goals and 26 assists in 48 games.
• San Jose’s William Eklund has racked up 36 total points (0.8 per game), with 10 goals and 26 assists.
• Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 34.
• San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-16-0 this season, compiling 681 saves and giving up 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league).

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Nashville vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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