| MATCHUP | San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-30-6 | 33-28-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -205 | -1.5 170 |
| Moneyline | +124 | -148 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 75 points this season with a 33-28-9 record, and are 38-32 ATS and 32-34 in over/under. They have a 19-13-3 home record and a 14-15-6 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road overtime win over the Blackhawks, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win over the Golden Knights, a 3-1 home win over the Kraken, and a 4-3 road shootout win over the Jets.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 22.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.30 goals per game and are killing 80.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 64 points and 24 goals, adding a team-high 40 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 25-19-7 record, with 3.12 GAA and .895 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 8-9-2 record, with 2.89 GAA and .899 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 70 points this season with a 32-30-6 record, and are 41-27 ATS and 32-34 in over/under. They have a 17-12-5 home record and a 15-18-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home loss to the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 5-0 home loss to the Sabres, a 5-3 road loss to the Oilers, and a 7-4 road loss to the Senators.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.03 goals per game and are scoring 19.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.56 goals per game and are killing 79.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 96 points and 35 goals, adding a team-high 61 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 19-17-3 record, with 3.57 GAA and .886 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 13-12-3 record, with 2.90 GAA and .898 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: March 24, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last 13 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 games at Bridgestone Arena following a loss.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Sharks following a road win.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won six of their last eight games as an away underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Predators have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Predators have lost the third period in nine of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last six games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five games against the Sharks.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Collin Graf has scored a goal in three of the Sharks’ last four road games.
- Alexander Wennberg has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Sharks as road underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.30).
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.56).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
Sharks vs Predators Prediction
The Predators have won their last 10 meetings against the Sharks, including their last five in Nashville and the over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
In this Sharks vs Predators Prediction, the Predators are coming as -138 home favorites. Both teams are coming into this matchup in opposite trajectories, as the Predators have been red-hot with four consecutive wins and have conceded just four goals in their last three games. On the flip side, the Sharks are 2-7 in their last 9 games, having scored just one goal in their last two games and conceded 21 in their last four. Take the Predators on the moneyline in this one.