Predators vs Sharks Prediction 11/15/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Predators vs Sharks Prediction

In this Predators vs Sharks Prediction, the Predators are coming as – road favorites. The Predators have been the better team this season and have been scorching-hot lately, with seven straight wins, playing excellent defense and having allowed two goals or less in each of their last six games. On the flip side, the Sharks are 2-6 in their last 8 games and are on the second leg of a back-to-back, having allowed 5 goals yesterday in Utah, while the Predators had an extra day of rest. The Sharks are killing just 75% of their opponent’s power plays and will be facing a Predators team that scores on 25.8% of its power plays and has a red-hot Saros in net with 2.38 GAA and .921 SV%. The Sharks are tired and are running into a team that has not lost in seven games, so take the Predators on the moneyline.

The Predators are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Sharks and have won their last four visits in San Jose.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 20 points this season with a 9-11-2 record and a 4-5-1 home record. They are coming off a 6-5 road win against the Mammoth, a 2-3 home loss against the Penguins and a 3-2 home win against the Islanders, and will face the Flames and Kraken next.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 2.55 goals per game with 27.8 shots on goal per game and are scoring 20% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.50 goals per game on 30.5 shots on goal per game and are killing 75% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 247 total penalty minutes this season.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 24 points, adding a team-high 16 assists and a team-high 8 goals with 83 shots on goal. Will Smith follows with 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points, while Dmitry Orlov adds 14 points with 3 goals and 11 assists, Tyler Toffoli adds 13 points with 6 goals and 7 assists and Ivar Stenberg adds 12 points with 6 goals and 6 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 6-8-1 record, with 3.23 GAA and .890 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-1 record, with 3.23 GAA and .895 SV%.

Nashville Predators Preview

The Predators have 27 points this season with an 11-4-5 record and a 5-1-3 road record. They are coming off a 3-2 road win against the Golden Knights, a 4-2 road win against the Ducks and a 3-0 road win against the Kings, and will face the Wild and Penguins next.

Offensively, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game with 26.3 shots on goal per game and are scoring 25.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.60 goals per game on 29.7 shots on goal per game and are killing 89.7% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 147 total penalty minutes this season.

Roman Josi leads the Predators with 23 points, adding a team-high 21 assists, while Steven Stamkos leads the team in goals with 11 with 49 shots on goal and 21 points. Filip Forsberg follows with 7 goals, 15 assists and 22 points, while Ryan O’Reilly adds 19 points with 9 goals and 10 assists and Nils Hoglander adds 9 points with 4 goals and 5 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 7-3-4 record, with 2.38 GAA and .921 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 4-1-0 record, with 3.13 GAA and .886 SV%.

Nashville Predators @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: November 15, 2026

 

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The underdogs have won nine of the Predators’ last 10 games.
• The Predators have lost five of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Predators’ last 14 games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites.
• The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four night games at SAP Center at San Jose when trailing after the second period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won each of their last seven games against the Sharks following a road win.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last six games at SAP Center at San Jose after coming off a shootout.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage against Predators.
• The favorites have won the second period in seven of the Predators’ last eight games at SAP Center at San Jose.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Sharks’ last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Sharks’ last 14 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Predators’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Mason Marchment has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Predators.
• Mason Marchment has recorded an assist in each of his last four home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Sam Dickinson has recorded five blocks against the Predators this season – most against any opponent.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight appearances against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Predators as favorites against the Sharks.
• Jack Drury has recorded two blocks against the Sharks this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (4).
• The Nashville Predators rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.76%).
• The Nashville Predators rank 1st in the league for power play goals against this season (6).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Nashville Predators ML