If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 17 times.
• A total of 20 of San Jose’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.53 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.54, adding up to 1.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -334

• The Predators have won 46.2% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (12-14).
• Nashville has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -334.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 77.0% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +265

• San Jose has earned an upset victory 14 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 49 games as the underdog).
• The Sharks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +265 or longer (in nine chances).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 27.4% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.5%.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 41 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as another option for Nashville. He has 32 points (eight goals and 24 assists).
• Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Nashville.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his club with 38 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 games (playing 20:09 per game).
• San Jose’s William Eklund has racked up 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 24 assists.
• Macklin Celebrini has 13 goals and 19 assists, for a season point total of 32.
• Alexandar Georgiev has a 10-15-0 record this season, with an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league). In 28 games, he has 647 saves, and has given up 88 goals (3.4 goals against average).

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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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