How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23
Published 11:34 am Wednesday, January 22, 2025
On Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are set to go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, read on.
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Predators vs. Sharks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)
- A total of 18 Nashville games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- In San Jose’s 50 games this season, 21 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5.
- These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 1.2699999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -198
- The Predators have been victorious in 13 of their 27 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (48.1%).
- Nashville is 2-1 when it has played with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 66.4% to win.
Sharks Moneyline: +164
- San Jose has 14 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 50 times).
- The Sharks have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +164 or longer (in 34 chances).
- San Jose’s implied probability to win is 37.9% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3
Predators Points Leaders
- A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 45 points.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 23 assists for Nashville to compile 38 total points (0.8 per game).
- Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 38 points. He’s contributed 25 assists.
- In 36 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has allowed 97 goals.
Sharks Points Leaders
- Mikael Granlund has recorded 14 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 26 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.3 shots per game and shooting 12%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 40 total points (0.8 per game).
- San Jose’s William Eklund has racked up 36 total points (0.8 per game), with 10 goals and 26 assists.
- Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 34.
- Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-16-0 on the season, allowing 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 681 saves with 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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