The San Jose Sharks (14-29-6) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (16-22-7) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on NBCS. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Canucks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Sharks vs Predators
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
San Jose fell to 14-29-6 with a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
San Jose led 1-0 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it at 5:19. The Sharks evened the score again in the third period, only for Vancouver to net the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win
The Predators improved to 16-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Nashville fell behind early in the second period, but Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29. The Predators had five different players score in the game.
San Jose Offense Breakdown
The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the third period.
San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, and Sturm scored on his only shot of the game.
Predators Offense Breakdown
Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two of those goals coming on empty nets. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos notched his second goal of the season on a power play, followed by Colton Sissons’ first goal of the year.
Roman Josi added his first goal of the season, also on a power play. Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist followed with his 4th, also on an empty net. Nashville took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
San Jose Team Defense
San Jose’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage. The Sharks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Nashville Team Defense
Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win over Colorado. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks.
Sharks vs Predators Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Sharks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- The Predators are 3-2 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
- The last five games that San Jose was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Sharks vs Predators Prediction
If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Predators is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -338, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sharks to cover. Even if the Predators win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sharks should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:January 21, 2025 Predators, Sharks