The game between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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, 17 of Nashville’s 45 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In San Jose’s 49 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.53) and the Sharks (2.55).
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -347

• In the 26 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 12-14 in those games.
• Nashville has not played with moneyline odds of -347 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 77.6%.

Sharks Moneyline: +273

• San Jose has 14 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 49 times).
• The Sharks have won a single game with moneyline odds of +273 or longer (in eight such games).
• San Jose has a 26.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, San Jose 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.5%.
• With 14 goals and 20 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 34 points (0.8 per game).
• On 119 shots (for eight goals) and 24 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 32 points this season.
• In the 35 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 27th in the league.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 38 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 12 goals and 26 assists in 47 games (playing 20:09 per game).
• William Eklund is a top contributor for San Jose, with 34 total points this season. He has netted 10 goals and provided 24 assists in 44 contests.
• Macklin Celebrini has 13 goals and 19 assists, for a season point total of 32.
• Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-15-0 on the season, giving up 88 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 647 saves with an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league).

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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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