If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 18 times.
• 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 over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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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.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 2-1 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 66.4% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

• In San Jose’s 50 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
• The Sharks have eight wins in games when their odds are +164 or longer on the moneyline (in 34 opportunities).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 37.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 45 points in 46 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 38 total points (15 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Through 42 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 34 points (nine goals and 25 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 97 goals with 877 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• San Jose’s Mikael Granlund has collected 26 assists and 14 goals in 48 games, good for 40 points.
• William Eklund is a key contributor for San Jose, with 36 total points this season. He has netted 10 goals and provided 26 assists in 45 contests.
• Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 34.
• Alexandar Georgiev has a 10-16-0 record this season, with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league). In 29 games, he has 681 saves, and has allowed 94 goals (3.6 goals against average).

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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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