How to Pick the Predators vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 23

Published 11:47 am Wednesday, January 22, 2025

On Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to take on 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)

  • This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total 18 times.
  • There have been 21 San Jose games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 1.2699999999999996 less than the total set for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding 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 gone 13-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville is 2-1 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 66.4% in this game.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

  • San Jose has 14 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 50 times).
  • The Sharks have won eight games with moneyline odds of +164 or longer (in 34 such games).
  • San Jose has a 37.9% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 45 points in 46 games.
  • With 15 goals and 23 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 38 points (0.8 per game).
  • With 34 points through 42 games (nine goals and 25 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
  • In 36 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has given up 97 goals.

Sharks Points Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund has scored 14 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 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).
  • William Eklund is crucial for San Jose’s offense with 36 total points (0.8 per game), including 10 goals and 26 assists through 45 games.
  • Macklin Celebrini has 14 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
  • Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-16-0 on the season, allowing 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) and compiling 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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