How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 21
Published 3:50 pm Monday, January 20, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to square off against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, read on.
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Predators vs. Sharks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)
- Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 17 times this season.
- So far this season, 20 games San Jose has played finished with over 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
- The Predators have won 46.2% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (12-14).
- 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 earned an upset victory 14 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 49 games as the underdog).
- 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 matchup.
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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 is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 34 total points (14 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- Through 41 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 32 points (eight goals and 24 assists).
- 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 is a leading scorer for San Jose, with 38 points this season. He has recorded 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 games.
- William Eklund is crucial for San Jose’s offense with 34 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 24 assists through 44 games.
- Macklin Celebrini has 13 goals and 19 assists for Nashville.
- San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-15-0 this season, collecting 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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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