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

Published 3:39 pm Monday, January 20, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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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.
  • This season, 20 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 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.
  • 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 are 12-14 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Nashville has never played a game this season shorter than -334 moneyline odds.
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 77.0% chance to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +265

  • In San Jose’s 49 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
  • The Sharks have won two games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine such games).
  • San Jose’s implied probability to win is 27.4% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With 15 goals and 27 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (42 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 34 total points (14 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
  • Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 34 points. He’s contributed 24 assists.
  • In the 35 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 27th in the league.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund has recorded 12 goals (0.2 per game) and put up 26 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.3 shots per game and shooting 10.5%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 38 total points (0.8 per game).
  • William Eklund is a top scorer for San Jose, with 34 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided 24 assists in 44 games.
  • San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 32 points, courtesy of 13 goals (second on team) and 19 assists (fourth).
  • San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-15-0 this season, compiling 647 saves and permitting 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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