Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Pick and Betting Preview

The visiting Nashville Predators hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to steal a win at SAP Center against the San Jose Sharks.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The San Jose Sharks were listed earlier today as -159 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.6 victory for the Sharks. 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

This season the San Jose Sharks are 5-3-0 overall while the Nashville Predators are 2-4-1. As for the totals, San Jose is 1-7 on the OU, and Nashville is 4-2-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Nashville injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Jose Sharks rated this week at No. 2 and the Nashville Predators sitting at No. 4.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 25-ranked offense (2.38 goals per game) against a Nashville Predators defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.43 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.22% rate while the Predators have a 68% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Nashville was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Kings. They lost as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, San Jose was a 3-1 Sportsbook at home against the Blue Jackets. Bettors on San Jose at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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