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

Published 3:36 pm Monday, January 20, 2025

Prior to the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • A total of 17 Nashville games this season have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
  • In San Jose’s 49 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 1.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.53) and the Sharks (2.54).
  • The 6.5 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.0 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

  • The Predators have gone 12-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville has not played with moneyline odds of -334 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 77.0% in this matchup.

Sharks Moneyline: +265

  • In San Jose’s 49 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
  • The Sharks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine chances).
  • San Jose’s implied probability to win is 27.4% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With 15 goals and 27 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (42 points).
  • Having scored 14 goals and adding 20 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is a strong contributor for Nashville through 45 games.
  • On 119 shots (for eight goals) and 24 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 32 points this season.
  • Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Nashville.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his team with 38 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 games (playing 20:09 per game).
  • William Eklund is a top contributor for San Jose, with 34 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided 24 assists in 44 games.
  • Macklin Celebrini has scored 13 goals and contributed 19 assists for San Jose, giving him a point total of 32.
  • Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-15-0 on the season, allowing 88 goals (3.4 goals against average) and compiling 647 saves 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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