Predators vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - January 21

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The Nashville Predators (16-22-7, on a three-game winning streak) host the San Jose Sharks (14-29-6, losers of three straight). The game on Tuesday, January 21 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Sharks have recorded a 3-7-0 record after putting up 20 total goals (three power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Predators vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Predators 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-403)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators are 3-7-10 in overtime contests on their way to a 16-22-7 overall record.
  • Nashville is 3-4-7 (13 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Nashville has scored a pair of goals in 16 games this season (2-8-6 record, 10 points).
  • The Predators are 14-5-1 in the 20 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 29 points).
  • In the 16 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-7-3.
  • In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 9-8-4 (22 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators went 7-14-3 in those matchups (17 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (14-29-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 20 points (9-9-2) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sharks scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned nine points (3-10-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 21 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
  • San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 35 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
31st 2.53 Goals Scored 2.55 30th
18th 3.09 Goals Allowed 3.49 31st
9th 29.5 Shots 26.7 27th
22nd 29 Shots Allowed 32.1 31st
19th 20.16% Power Play % 17.86% 27th
6th 82.84% Penalty Kill % 78.62% 18th

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