The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators are coming off a triple-overtime marathon of a game that lasted over 110 minute of ice-time. Though the sample size is small, the Sharks are a perfect 3-0 SU while allowing just two goals in their past three following a game that went to overtime.
- The Predators are 1-4 SU in their past five games in San Jose.
- Pikka Penne has allowed just four goals on 74 shots in the past two games.
- The UNDER s 7-2 in the past nine meetings between the Sharks and Predators in San Jose
Clearly home ice advantage is a big thing in this series, as the home team is 4-0 while outscroing their opponents 16-8. That trend has also seen the Sharks improve to 3-0 in their past three games at the SAP Center after a 2-1 OT loss to the LA Kings in the first round.
If you’re a Predators supporter, you need to be wondering if this gruelling postseason schedule is going to catch up to them. The Preds have played every other day since the start of the Playoffs and Saturday will be their 11th game in 22 days.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Nashville Predators were listed as 141 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Saturday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.8 victory for the Predators. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose Sharks sport a record of 52-31-8 heading into this matchup, while the Nashville Predators sit at 47-32-14 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 46-35-10 for the Sharks and 36-35-22 for the Predators. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Nashville injuries news.
The San Jose Sharks sit at No. 2 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Nashville Predators sit at a No. 4 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 4-ranked offense (2.96 goals per game) against a Nashville Predators defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.63 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.13% rate while the Predators have a 80.58% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Nashville is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nashville's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- San Jose is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing at home against Nashville
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville home to San Jose, Monday, May 9th
