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

Published 11:47 am Wednesday, January 22, 2025

There are lots of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators clashing with the San Jose Sharks at 10:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 23. To get you ready to place a bet or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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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.
  • In San Jose’s 50 games this season, 21 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.63) and the Sharks (2.6).
  • The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -198

  • The Predators have gone 13-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville is 2-1 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.4%.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

  • In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, San Jose has achieved the upset 14 times.
  • The Sharks have eight wins in games when their odds are +164 or longer on the moneyline (in 34 opportunities).
  • San Jose has a 37.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 45 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • 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.
  • In the 36 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .900, 35th in the league.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his team with 40 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 26 assists in 48 games (playing 20:08 per game).
  • William Eklund has made a big impact for San Jose this season with 36 points, thanks to 10 goals and 26 assists.
  • Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
  • 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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