San Jose Sharks (14-30-6) vs Nashville Predators (17-22-7)
Game Info: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30 pm (SAP Center at San Jose)
The Line: Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks +210 / Nashville Predators -250 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 23rd at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 17-22-7 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 7-5 in their last game. Nashville trailed 5-1 in the second period, but they scored the last six goals in the game for the win. The Predators outshot San Jose by a total of 41-24, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg, Marchessault, Novak, Svechkov, Barron, Blankenburg, and Josi, while Annunen stopped 15 out of 16 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Predators defeated the Wild by a score of 6-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2. Nashville has won four games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 41 points. Nashville has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 16 goals, 29 assists, and 161 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 15 goals, 23 assists, and 140 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 11-18-6 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 14-30-6 this season after they lost to Nashville by a score of 7-5 in their last game. San Jose led 5-1 in the second period but absolutely fell apart the rest of the way in the loss. The Sharks recorded 24 shots on goal, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Granlund (2), Celebrini, and Kunin, while Georgiev stopped 34 out of 40 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Bruins by a score of 6-3 and the Islanders by a score of 4-1. San Jose has lost four games in a row and seven of their last eight, and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 34 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 14 goals, 26 assists, and 118 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 10 goals, 26 assists, and 82 shots on goal. Yaroslav Askarov is 3-4-2 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year.
Why the Predators will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have won each of their last nine games against the Sharks following a win.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sharks’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Predators’ last four games following a home win.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- William Eklund has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances at SAP Center at San Jose.
- Cody Ceci has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Predators.
- Mikael Granlund has scored at least one goal in each of the Sharks’ last three games against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last nine games as favorites.
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances in night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup with plenty of momentum after their huge comeback against this San Jose team, but they will be on the road here. The Predators are 5-14-4 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 8-14-1 at home. San Jose has lost four games in a row and they have allowed 7, 6, 4, and 4 goals in those four games. Nashville has had plenty of issues on the road and their goal-scoring has been inconsistent this entire season, but I think they are going to find success once again here. Take the Predators -1.5 in this contest.