There’s nothing like springtime hockey in California when Nashville’s in town. Well, maybe that’s not totally accurate, but if the history of Sharks vs Predators is any indication, we could be in for a long, grueling series. The teams have split their last 30 games against each other, and 21 of those 30 games were decided by one goal.
- The visiting team is 3-8 in the last 11 games in this matchup.
- Nashville is 7-18 in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Jose.
- San Jose is 3-6 in its last nine games at home.
The Sharks open as a healthy -162 favorite and they haven’t been paying off in this situation. They’ve gone just 3-6 in their last nine games as home favorites, but the Predators aren't much better as road dogs, posting a 3-5 record in their last eight games in that spot.
The total for the game is set at five goals, which is a mark the teams have topped just twice in their last 10 contest. They’ve now gone UNDER in five straight games when they play in San Jose.
Nashville won two of three games vs San Jose this season, however, San Jose won the series both times they met in the playoffs in 2006 and 2007.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Nashville Predators opened as 145 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-1.6 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
San Jose will face the 45-30-14 Predators. In totals betting, the Sharks are 44-35-8 in over under betting so far this season while the Nashville Predators are 34-35-20. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Nashville injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (San Jose Sharks) and the No. 4 (Nashville Predators) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 2.95 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.62 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 22.87% while the Predators defense kills off 81.06% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Nashville, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Ducks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at +149 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, San Jose was a 6-3 Sportsbook on the road against the Kings. Bettors on San Jose at +122 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nashville's last 13 games when playing San Jose
- Nashville is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
- San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- San Jose is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
- San Jose is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Jose's last 13 games when playing Nashville
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at San Jose, Sunday, May 1st
