Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Predictions January 21st 2025

Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks January 21st 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Predators being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Sharks.

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San Jose vs. Nashville Key Information

• Teams: Sharks at Predators
• Where: Bridgestone Arena Nashville
• Date: Tuesday, January 21st
• Betting Odds NAS -338 | SJ +272 O/U 6

The Sharks Can Win If…

San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 14-29-6. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5.

San Jose took a 1-0 lead at 17:23 in the second period, but the Canucks answered with three straight goals. The Sharks tied it at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.

San Jose’s offense was held to just 2 goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his 6th, scoring with 1:17 left in the game to tie it at 2-2.

The Sharks took 23 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They were shut out in the 1st period before Sturm scored 2:37 into the 2nd period.

San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal in their previous game, which resulted in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks had tied the game at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the 3rd period, but they gave up the game-winner with 0:26 remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, and San Jose’s defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Sharks have gone 0-3 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 0-3 and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, San Jose has a record of 3-7. Against the spread, San Jose went 4-6 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-8.

The Predators Can Win If…

Nashville improved to 16-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals. All five goals came from different players, with two of them being empty-netters.

Nashville’s offense put up 5 goals on 25 shots in their 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators scored twice on the power play and added two empty-netters, with five different players finding the net. Gustav Nyquist, who scored his 4th goal of the season, also picked up his 4th assist on Filip Forsberg’s 7th goal.

After a scoreless first period, the Predators got on the board with Steven Stamkos’ 2nd goal of the season. Roman Josi followed with his 1st goal, after previously earning his 6th assist on Stamkos’ power-play goal. Nashville finished the game with 15 giveaways.

Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal at 17:06 in the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they held strong in between, allowing them to secure a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

• Through their last three games, the Predators have a record of 3-0. Their strong play has also resulted in an puck line mark of 2-1 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 2-1 in those same games.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Nashville has a record of 5-5. Across these games, their puck line record was just 4-6, while posting an over-under record of 5-5.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Predators are the way to go. However, with a payout of -338, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Sharks to cover. Even if the Predators manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Sharks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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Predators Look to Extend Streak Against Slumping Sharks

The Nashville Predators are aiming for their fourth straight win as they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday in the first of a home-and-home series.

Nashville Predators: Riding the Momentum

The Predators (20-21-5) are trending up after a commanding 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Filip Forsberg led the charge with two goals and two assists, extending his goal streak to five games. Forsberg, recently named the NHL’s second star of the week, has been on fire with 12 points (six goals, six assists) in his last seven games.

Steven Stamkos, the team’s leading goal scorer with 16, added another tally against Minnesota, while Roman Josi contributed two assists, extending his point streak to five games. Goalie Juuse Saros has been solid, boasting an impressive 12-2-1 career record against the Sharks with a .937 save percentage and a 1.79 GAA.

However, injuries have slightly thinned Nashville’s lineup. Mark Jankowski (upper body) is week-to-week after a first-period fight on Saturday, and Cole Smith (lower body) is day-to-day after blocking a shot last month.

San Jose Sharks: Struggling to Find Answers

The Sharks (14-28-5) are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday, marking their third straight defeat and sixth loss in seven games. Will Smith had a goal and an assist, while Fabian Zetterlund and Barclay Goodrow also scored. San Jose entered the third period with a 3-2 lead but gave up four unanswered goals.

Coach Ryan Warsofsky lamented the team’s third-period collapse: “We just got very immature. A young team got scrambly, and we couldn’t relieve the pressure.”

The Sharks’ top scorer, Tyler Toffoli (17 goals), missed Monday’s game due to a lower-body injury, leaving the offense struggling for consistency. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev has had a tough season, with a 2-8-0 record and an .888 save percentage in 10 starts.

Head-to-Head

Nashville dominated the Sharks last season, winning all three matchups and outscoring them 17-5. Tuesday’s game marks the first of three meetings this season, with the second leg set for Thursday in San Jose.

What to Watch

• Forsberg Factor: Can the Predators’ red-hot forward continue his scoring streak?
• Sharks’ Resilience: Will San Jose bounce back after another third-period letdown?
• Goaltending Matchup: Juuse Saros’ stellar record against the Sharks could be a game-changer.

Prediction

The Predators’ recent form and Forsberg’s dominance give them a clear edge, especially with San Jose struggling to close out games. Expect Nashville to take the first leg of this home-and-home series with another strong performance.