For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6 goals 20 times this season.
• A total of 27 of San Jose’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.7699999999999996 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -238

• The Predators have been victorious in 13 of their 27 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (48.1%).
• Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -238 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 70.4% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +195

• In 50 games as an underdog on the moneyline, San Jose has achieved the upset 14 times.
• When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +195 or longer, they have won seven games in 27 opportunities.
• San Jose’s implied probability to win this matchup is 33.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 45 points in 46 games.
• With 15 goals and 23 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his 38 points (0.8 per game).
• On 125 shots (for nine goals) and 25 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 34 points this season.
• Across 36 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 97 goals while recording 877 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 40 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 26 assists in 48 games (playing 20:08 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).
• Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 10-16-0 on the season, giving up 94 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 681 saves 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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