NHL Betting Preview - San Jose Sharks Underdogs vs Nashville Predators at Nashville
The visiting San Jose Sharks hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to steal a win at Bridgestone Arena against the Nashville Predators.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Nashville Predators were listed earlier today as -123 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.1 win for the Sharks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators sport a record of 24-20-8 heading into this matchup, while the San Jose Sharks sit at 27-19-4 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 18-22-12 for the Predators and 28-17-5 for the Sharks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs San Jose injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 1-rated San Jose Sharks taking on the No. 11-rated Nashville Predators in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 20-ranked offense (2.54 goals per game) against a San Jose Sharks defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.66 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.77% rate while the Sharks have a 79.31% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sharks were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at +103 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
Nashville lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Flyers on February 04. Bettors who backed the Flyers at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Chicago, Tuesday, February 9th
Nashville home to Washington, Tuesday, February 9th