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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