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

Published 3:43 pm Monday, January 20, 2025

The game between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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 total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 1.4299999999999997 less than the total set for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

  • The Predators have gone 12-14 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -334 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 77.0% in this contest.

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).
  • The Sharks have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine chances).
  • San Jose’s implied probability to win this game is 27.4% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 42 points.
  • With 14 goals and 20 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 34 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 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’s 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 matchups give him 38 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • San Jose’s William Eklund has racked up 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 24 assists.
  • Macklin Celebrini has scored 13 goals and contributed 19 assists for San Jose, giving him a point total of 32.
  • San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-15-0 this season, compiling 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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