How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23
Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.
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Predators vs. Sharks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)
- This season, 18 of Nashville’s 46 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- There have been 21 San Jose games with over 6.5 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 1.2699999999999996 less than the total set for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing 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
- In the 27 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 13-14 in those games.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter, Nashville is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of the time).
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 66.4% chance to win.
Sharks Moneyline: +164
- In San Jose’s 50 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 14 wins.
- When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +164 or longer, they have won eight games in 34 opportunities.
- 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
- One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 45 points in 46 games.
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 23 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville through 46 games.
- On 125 shots (for nine goals) and 25 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 34 points this season.
- In 36 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has allowed 97 goals.
Sharks Points Leaders
- Mikael Granlund’s 14 goals and 26 assists in 48 contests give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- William Eklund has made a big impact for San Jose this season with 36 points, thanks to 10 goals and 26 assists.
- San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) this season.
- Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-16-0 on the season, giving up 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 681 saves with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league).
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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
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