On Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to clash with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, keep reading.

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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, 18 of Nashville’s 46 games have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• In San Jose’s 50 games this season, 21 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.63) and the Sharks (2.6).
• These two teams are allowing 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 are 13-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Nashville is 2-1 when playing with moneyline odds of -198 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 66.4% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +164

• In 50 games as the underdog on the moneyline, San Jose has secured the upset 14 times.
• The Sharks have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +164 or longer (in 34 chances).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 37.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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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.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 125 shots (for nine goals) and 25 assists, Roman Josi has created 34 points this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 97 goals with 877 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund has totaled 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’s 36 points this season, including 10 goals and 26 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for San Jose.
• San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini has 34 points, courtesy of 14 goals (second on team) and 20 assists (fourth).
• San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 10-16-0 this season, compiling 681 saves and giving up 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league).

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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)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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