How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23

Published 12:34 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Thursday’s NHL schedule includes a game between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose, with the puck dropping at 10:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 18 times this season.
  • This season, 21 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.63 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.6, adding up to 1.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • This game’s total 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 it has played with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter, Nashville is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.4%.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

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

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • With 16 goals and 29 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (45 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 23 assists for Nashville to compile 38 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Roman Josi has contributed 34 points for Nashville in 42 games this season, netting a goal on 7.2% of his shots and recording nine goals and 25 assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 97 goals with 877 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund’s 14 goals and 26 assists in 48 matchups give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • William Eklund is a top contributor for San Jose, with 36 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided 26 assists in 45 games.
  • Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 34.
  • Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 10-16-0 in 29 games this season, conceding 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) with 681 saves and 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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