The San Jose Sharks (16-44-7) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (39-25-4) on Tuesday, March 19th. 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 Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Sharks vs Predators

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the season winds down, the Sharks find themselves in 16th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Pacific Division. With a record of 16-44-7, San Jose has been the underdog in all 67 of their games this season and have lost four straight games as the underdog. On the road, the Sharks are just 6-25-4 this season and have lost five straight road games. Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone just 1-9.

Over their last five games, the Sharks have gone 1-4 and have lost four straight games as the underdog. In games against Western Conference opponents, San Jose has gone just 8-28 this season. In their last three games, the Sharks have gone 0-3.

San Jose enters the game with an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game, and they have dropped their last three games vs. the puck line. This season, the Sharks have an underdog puck line record of 31-36, and they have lost three straight games vs. the puck line on the road. Overall, the team has 36 losses by multiple goals compared to just 15 losses by one goal.

On the road, the Sharks have an average scoring margin of -1.9 goals per game, and their puck line record away from home is 16-19. In their last ten road games, San Jose has gone 7-3 vs. the puck line, and their puck line record for the season is 31-36.

Coming off a 5-2 loss on the road to the Blackhawks, the Sharks are hoping to bounce back today. On offense, the Sharks scored two times in the first period, but that was all the scoring they could come up with for the game. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 27 shots on goal and had 7 turnovers.

As the underdog, San Jose suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Predators have gone 18-15-1, and they have gone 39-25-4 overall. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 6th place and 4th in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 8-2, and they have won each of their last two games.

As the favorite, Nashville has gone 19-9-1 this season, and they have been the favorite in 29 of their 68 games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Predators have gone 24-19 this season.

At home this season, the Predators have gone 17-17 vs. the puck line and 4-6 in their last ten games. Overall, Nashville has a puck line record of 39-29, including a mark of 8-2 in their last ten games.

So far, the Predators have 24 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin is +.2 goals per game. In their last three games, Nashville has gone 3-0 vs. the puck line.

The Predators are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Kraken. Against the Kraken, the Predators scored one goal in the first period and three times in the 3rd period. Nashville’s one power-play goals contributed to their total of 4 goals. Their offensive performance came with 30 shots on goal and one giveaways.

Nashville came in as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage and, as a result, recorded a win against the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 5.5, with a combined total of 5 goals.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Sharks are averaging 2.2 goals per game which is 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks have a 1-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-38 record.

This season, the Sharks’ have an over/under record of 30-34-3. Throughout the season, they have played 32 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.2 goals per game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Predators are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 13th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 13th in the league. Nashville’s offense comes into the game ranked 13th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.

The Predators’ over/under record this season is 30-32-6. Last season, they had 42 games failed to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6. Overall, their games averaged 5.7 goals per game.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks come into the season ranked 2nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.8 shots per game against San Jose. For the season, they are ranked 30th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Nashville Team Defense

Nashville defense takes on the Sharks ranked 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 23rd in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Sharks vs Predators Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 7-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 5-5 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.

Sharks vs Predators Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Predators is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -406, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger 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.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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