How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23
Published 11:36 am Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Thursday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose, with the puck dropping at 10:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.
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Predators vs. Sharks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)
- Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 18 times this season.
- A total of 21 of San Jose’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- The Predators score 2.63 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.6, adding up to 1.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
- These two teams are conceding a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -198
- The Predators have won 48.1% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-14).
- 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 matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.4%.
Sharks Moneyline: +164
- San Jose has 14 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 50 times).
- When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +164 or longer, they have won eight games out of 34 opportunities.
- San Jose’s implied probability to win this matchup is 37.9% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3
Predators Points Leaders
- One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 45 points in 46 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 38 total points (15 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- With 34 points through 42 games (nine goals and 25 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
- Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Nashville.
Sharks Points Leaders
- Mikael Granlund has totaled 14 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 26 assists (0.5 per game), taking 2.3 shots per game and shooting 12%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 40 total points (0.8 per game).
- William Eklund is key for San Jose’s offense with 36 total points (0.8 per game), including 10 goals and 26 assists through 45 games.
- San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) this season.
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league), with 681 total saves, while conceding 94 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-16-0 record between the posts for San Jose this season.
Predators’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home | -293 |
1/18/2025 | Wild | W 6-2 | Home | -193 |
1/21/2025 | Sharks | W 7-5 | Home | -405 |
1/23/2025 | Sharks | – | Away | -198 |
1/25/2025 | Ducks | – | Away | – |
1/29/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
1/31/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | – |
Sharks’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/18/2025 | Islanders | L 4-1 | Away | +185 |
1/20/2025 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away | +182 |
1/21/2025 | Predators | L 7-5 | Away | +316 |
1/23/2025 | Predators | – | Home | +164 |
1/25/2025 | Panthers | – | Home | – |
1/27/2025 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
1/30/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
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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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