On Tuesday, January 21 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 17 of Nashville’s 45 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 20 San Jose games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.53) and the Sharks (2.54).
• This game’s total is 0.0 less than the 6.5 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

• The Predators have gone 12-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Nashville has not played with moneyline odds of -334 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 77.0% 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 two victories in games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine chances).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win this matchup is 27.4% based on the moneyline.

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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.
• Through 41 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 32 points (eight goals and 24 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 93 goals with 873 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is among the top options on offense 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 attack with 34 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 24 assists through 44 games.
• San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) this season.
• Alexandar Georgiev has an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league), with 647 total saves, while giving up 88 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-15-0 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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