Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Mar 2025

Back Predators on the Moneyline

There is merit in backing the Predators on the 3-Way Moneyline, with our prediction being that they will beat the Sharks in regulation time. Especially as odds of -103 are on offer about this happening.

Predators Bidding to Maintain Winning Run Over Sharks

Nashville Predators claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 (OT) triumph against Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena made it three straight wins. Steven Stamkos scored a hat trick and was +1 in total.

San Jose Sharks were beaten 4-2 at SAP Center at San Jose in their last game. This loss to New York Islanders was their fourth straight home defeat. Will Smith and Nikolai Kovalenko each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At SAP Center at San Jose, they recorded a 6-5 win over the Sharks. The Predators have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-2	2.8	.906	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Alexandar Georgiev (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-26-4	3.7	.875	0
23/24	38-18-4	3.02	.897	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 10.7% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.2%.

Ryan O'Reilly is the top points scorer with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, with Steven Stamkos racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.01 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Sharks have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 30.3 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.

William Eklund and Will Smith have scored the most points on 10, with each player managing 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Alexandar Georgiyev have a 3.62 GAA with a .876 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Nashville Predators to achieve a regulation time victory in this NHL encounter. Our pick can be taken at -103 on the 60-minute line which yields a potentially nice return.

The NHL picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent team, player and goalie stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Predators vs Sharks stats:

• Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Predators have won 3 consecutive games.
• Sharks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Sharks have lost 16 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have lost their last 4 games at home.
• Sharks have lost their last 10 games against Predators.

Predators 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.8% chance of landing a return. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

There are ways to boost the odds on a 3-Way Moneyline pick and many bettors take the Bet Builder option. It’s effectively a same game parlay where you throw in other selections.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan O'Reilly Over 1.5 Shots -156

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -156 available.

Latest Ryan O'Reilly Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+210

First

+1200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 5 - 3 Sharks

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Predators to win 5-3. The odds of +2000 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Sharks

1-0

Predators

+5500

Sharks

+6000

2-0

Predators

+5000

Sharks

+5500

2-1

Predators

+1500

Sharks

+1700

3-0

Predators

+2800

Sharks

+4500

3-1

Predators

+1800

Sharks

+2200

3-2

Predators

+850

Sharks

+1000

4-0

Predators

+3300

Sharks

+5500

4-1

Predators

+1300

Sharks

+2200

4-2

Predators

+1400

Sharks

+1800

4-3

Predators

+1000

Sharks

+1150

5-0

Predators

+5500

Sharks

+10000

5-1

Predators

+1900

Sharks

+3500

5-2

Predators

+1300

Sharks

+2200

5-3

Predators

+2000

Sharks

+2500

5-4

Predators

+1800

Sharks

+2000

6-1

Predators

+4000

Sharks

+9000

6-2

Predators

+2400

Sharks

+4500

6-3

Predators

+2200

Sharks

+3500

6-4

Predators

+4000

Sharks

+5000

6-5

Predators

+4500

Sharks

+5000

7-1

Predators

+7000

Sharks

+14000

7-2

Predators

+5500

Sharks

+11000

7-3

Predators

+4500

Sharks

+7500

7-4

Predators

+5000

Sharks

+7500

7-5

Predators

+9000

Sharks

+11000

7-6

Predators

+10000

Sharks

+11000

8-4

Predators

+9000

Sharks

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

With a 63% chance of securing victory, Nashville Predators are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -172. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +140 about the underdogs.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.

The Predators are -125 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 3 Goals. The Sharks can be wagered at +170 to get to the 3-goal mark first.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most National Hockey League encounters. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Predators

-172

Sharks

+140

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

-105

Tie

+340

Sharks

+220

Puck Line

Predators -1.5

+140

Sharks +1.5

-172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Filip Forsberg Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Filip Forsberg can be backed to find the net at anytime at +117. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +750.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+117

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+140

Anytime

+850

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+155

Anytime

+950

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+245

Anytime

+1300

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+275

Anytime

+1500

Jakub Vrána (Predators)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Colton Sissons (Predators)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Nikolai Kovalenko (Sharks)

First

+325

Anytime

+1700

Zachary L’Heureux (Predators)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Klim Kostin (Sharks)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Kieffer Bellows (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Alexander Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Carl Grundström (Sharks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-116

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-114

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-105

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

+130

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

+105

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 18.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 25.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 3

Team News

Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Filip Forsberg	63	18.74	24	33	57	-15
81	Jonathan Marchessault	63	18.17	19	29	48	-18
91	Steven Stamkos	63	17.98	21	20	41	-19

90	Ryan O'Reilly	60	18.91	16	25	41	-18
59	Roman Josi	53	25.03	9	29	38	-26
58	Michael Bunting	58	15.25	14	15	29	-18
76	Brady Skjei	63	21.52	8	14	22	-9
10	Colton Sissons	62	14.49	7	14	21	-7
22	Luke Evangelista	50	13.16	6	13	19	-3
68	Zachary L'Heureux	45	11.65	4	9	13	-6
19	Jakub Vrana	27	9.92	7	4	11	6
17	Mark Jankowski	42	12.62	6	5	11	1
36	Cole Smith	52	13.3	4	6	10	-8
40	Fyodor Svechkov	33	12.17	6	4	10	-11
47	Michael McCarron	55	13.35	4	6	10	-16
20	Justin Barron	43	16.21	4	5	9	-12
37	Nick Blankenburg	41	18.69	3	6	9	11
58	Marc Del Gaizo	27	16.1	1	5	6	0
82	Jordan Oesterle	23	17.55	1	5	6	3
2	Luke Schenn	61	15.58	1	4	5	-9
83	Adam Wilsby	23	18.1	1	4	5	3
24	Spencer Stastney	11	16.81	0	2	2	-5
3	Jeremy Lauzon	28	17.97	0	1	1	-4
	Andreas Englund	20	12.77	1	0	1	-4
5	Kevin Gravel	6	17.83	0	1	1	3
89	Ozzy Wiesblatt	4	11.05	0	1	1	2
26	Kieffer Bellows	6	10.73	0	0	0	-3
	Jake Lucchini	3	11.5	0	0	0	-2
25	Joakim Kemell	2	10.35	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
74	Juuse Saros	47	2.94	0.897
29	Justus Annunen	25	3.15	0.888
	Matt Murray	-	-	-

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San Jose Sharks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
71	Macklin Celebrini	53	19.71	20	28	48	-26
72	William Eklund	60	19.55	14	34	48	-2
73	Tyler Toffoli	62	16.6	24	19	43	-16

2	Will Smith	57	15.04	12	20	32	-12
21	Alexander Wennberg	60	18.32	8	22	30	-14
11	Luke Kunin	64	15.23	11	7	18	-24
	Nikolai Kovalenko	47	12.03	6	11	17	-8
37	Timothy Liljegren	51	18.11	6	6	12	-18
38	Mario Ferraro	65	21.11	5	6	11	-23
3	Henry Thrun	52	16.9	1	9	10	-16
84	Jan Rutta	51	16.96	2	6	8	-6
85	Shakir Mukhamadullin	21	16.51	1	6	7	3
91	Carl Grundstroem	42	9.29	2	5	7	-14
10	Klim Kostin	31	10.67	1	6	7	-4
23	Barclay Goodrow	60	14.01	4	3	7	-32
53	Ty Dellandrea	51	11.7	1	5	6	-20
26	Jack Thompson	24	15.72	3	3	6	-6
51	Collin Graf	21	14.73	1	5	6	-6
5	Vincent Desharnais	45	15.67	0	3	3	-9
55	Walker Duehr	24	8.8	2	1	3	-11
44	Marc-Edouard Vlasic	14	15.42	0	2	2	-6
22	Andrew Poturalski	3	14.47	0	1	1	-1
56	Ethan Cardwell	6	11.53	1	0	1	-2
75	Daniil Gushchin	10	12.12	0	1	1	-2
30	Yaroslav Askarov	13	55.14	0	1	1	0
54	Patrick Giles	10	7.62	0	0	0	-2
5	Matt Benning	7	13.04	0	0	0	-5
5	Colin White	3	7.3	0	0	0	-1
49	Scott Sabourin	1	10.5	0	0	0	-2
59	Jimmy Schuldt	1	14.3	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
	Alexandar Georgiyev	38	3.65	0.875
31	Georgi Romanov	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups