How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 21
Published 4:43 pm Monday, January 20, 2025
Tuesday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the San Jose Sharks, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.
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Predators vs. Sharks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)
- This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total 17 times.
- 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.
- This game’s over/under is 0.0 less than the 6.5 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -334
- In the 26 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 12-14 in those games.
- Nashville is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -334.
- Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 77.0%.
Sharks Moneyline: +265
- San Jose has 14 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 49 times).
- The Sharks have won two games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine such games).
- San Jose has a 27.4% implied probability to win this game.
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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.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 20 assists for Nashville to compile 34 total points (0.8 per game).
- With 32 points through 41 games (eight goals and 24 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
- In the 35 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 27th in the league.
Sharks Points Leaders
- Mikael Granlund has scored 12 goals (0.2 per game) and put up 26 assists (0.5 per game), taking 2.3 shots per game and shooting 10.5%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 38 total points (0.8 per game).
- William Eklund’s 34 points this season, including 10 goals and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for San Jose.
- Macklin Celebrini has 13 goals and 19 assists for Nashville.
- Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 10-15-0 in 28 games this season, conceding 88 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 647 saves and 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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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