Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Nov 2026

By Kevin Thompson, NHL Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | Last Updated: Nov 15, 02:56 | 6 min read

Nashville Predators

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Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Predictions

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Under 6.5 Goals @ -120

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Don’t Expect Fireworks

We’re expecting the Predators and the Sharks to score a modest number of goals and that leads us to an Under 6.5 prediction. Let’s grab the -120 that this outcome happens.

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Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Preview

The Nashville Predators meet the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Sunday, November 15.

Nashville Predators have won seven on the spin, triumphing 3-2 (SO) in their previous game. This was on the road against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Ryan O'Reilly was on target with both goals. Goalie Juuse Saros was red hot in the net, stopping 40 shots (.952).

San Jose Sharks triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Utah Mammoth were beaten 6-5 (SO) at Delta Center. Dmitri Orlov had 4 points which includes 1 goal and 3 assists.

H2H: Predators Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

The Sharks have won the last two encounters against the Predators. They achieved winning scorelines of 3-2 and 3-2 (SO) at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	7-3-4	2.4	.921	1
25/26	28-22-8	3.2	.894	0

Alex Nedeljkovic (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	3-3-1	3.2	.895	0
25/26	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0

Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 22.5% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 2.1 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 97.0%.

Filip Forsberg is the top points scorer with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, with Roman Josi racking up 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 1.79 goal against average with a .940 save percentage, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games

The Sharks have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 11.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.5%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Dmitri Orlov is next best after registering 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.05 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Best Bet

Our pick is for this NHL encounter to go under the line. Take the -120 that the teams fail to find the net enough times to win this wager.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Predators games on the road.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Predators games on the road.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Predators games on the road.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Sharks games at home.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sharks games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sharks games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 6.5

Puck Line Predators -1.5

Highest Scoring Period First Period

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 6.5. We’ve also gone for the Predators -1.5 and the first period to feature the most goals.

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Correct Score Prediction

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4 - 1 Sharks logo

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Our prediction for the correct score is the Predators to land a 4-1 victory and this is available at +1200. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

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Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

Nashville Predators are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -164. San Jose Sharks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -102.

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Last 5 Games

Predators

NHL: 14/11 Predators3 Golden Knights 2
NHL: 12/11 Predators4 Ducks 2
NHL: 11/11 Predators3 Kings 0
NHL: 07/11 Blues1 Predators 3
NHL: 06/11 Predators3 Avalanche 2

Sharks

NHL: 15/11 Sharks6 Mammoth 5
NHL: 12/11 Penguins3 Sharks 2
NHL: 10/11 Islanders2 Sharks 3
NHL: 08/11 Sharks3 Stars 4
NHL: 07/11 Sharks1 Wild 4

Head to Head

Nashville vs San Jose

NHL: 16/10 2026 Sharks 3 Predators 2
NHL: 14/04 2026 Sharks 3 Predators 2
NHL: 05/04 2026 Predators 6 Sharks 3
NHL: 25/03 2026 Sharks 3 Predators 6
NHL: 12/03 2025 Predators 3 Sharks 2
NHL: 24/01 2025 Predators 6 Sharks 5
NHL: 22/01 2025 Sharks 5 Predators 7
NHL: 20/03 2024 Sharks 2 Predators 8
NHL: 25/02 2024 Predators 4 Sharks 2
NHL: 22/10 2023 Sharks 1 Predators 5

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 27.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 17.1
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 25.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 12.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 20.5
Giveaways: 17
Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.9
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 11.8
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 27.1
Hits: 24.2
Giveaways: 17.3
Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 28.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.5
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 27.1
Hits: 26.2
Giveaways: 19
Takeaways: 4.9

Team News

Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
59	Roman Josi	20	25.76	2	21	23	7
9	Filip Forsberg	20	20.45	7	15	22	9
91	Steven Stamkos	20	18.68	11	10	21	-1

90	Ryan O'Reilly	20	20.88	9	10	19	-4
21	Nils Hoeglander	20	11.07	4	5	9	8
2	Adam Wilsby	20	20.34	1	7	8	8
79	Ross Colton	20	13.29	5	3	8	-2
84	Adam Edstroem	20	14.79	6	1	7	2
15	Shane Wright	20	14.18	4	3	7	4
76	Brady Skjei	20	20.01	0	6	6	-5
14	Alexander Kerfoot	20	16.16	2	4	6	-4
18	Jack Drury	20	17.18	2	3	5	-3
22	Mavrik Bourque	16	16.2	0	5	5	-4
81	Jonathan Marchessault	14	16.62	2	3	5	-6
	Jayden Struble	19	14.96	3	1	4	-3
48	Nicklaus Perbix	19	18.49	2	2	4	-4
49	Reid Schaefer	13	10.57	1	1	2	1
51	Vitali Pinchuk	11	8.89	1	1	2	-1
	Daemon Hunt	21	13.61	0	1	1	-1
41	Nicolas Hague	13	16.58	0	1	1	-7
47	Jack Ahcan	3	7.6	0	1	1	-1
85	William Trudeau	3	9.17	0	0	0	0
46	Ilya Lyubushkin	1	16.2	0	0	0	-2
12	Ryan Ufko	1	15.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
74	Juuse Saros	14	2.38	0.921
29	Justus Annunen	5	3.13	0.886
	Matt Murray	1	1.85	0.9

San Jose Sharks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
71	Macklin Celebrini	20	23.31	8	16	24	-3
2	Will Smith	22	19.97	7	8	15	-10
9	Dmitri Orlov	22	17.25	3	11	14	-10

73	Tyler Toffoli	22	13.21	6	7	13	-4
41	Ivar Stenberg	22	16.63	6	6	12	-11
77	Michael Misa	22	14.96	4	7	11	-5
65	Jacob Trouba	22	22.17	2	8	10	-6
27	Mason Marchment	22	16.63	5	4	9	-10
44	Kiefer Sherwood	22	15.87	2	6	8	-7
7	Michael Kesselring	22	19	0	4	4	-9
51	Collin Graf	22	15.51	2	2	4	-4
6	Sam Dickinson	20	18.98	1	3	4	-5
92	Igor Chernyshov	11	13.57	2	2	4	1
25	Darnell Nurse	21	21.29	1	2	3	-5
21	Alexander Wennberg	11	20.46	0	3	3	-3
5	Nolan Allan	10	15.32	2	1	3	0
48	Eric Pohlkamp	6	15.57	1	2	3	3
63	Zack Ostapchuk	20	10.41	2	0	2	-2
10	Ty Dellandrea	14	12.51	0	2	2	-5
42	Luca Cagnoni	9	17.48	1	1	2	-3
23	Barclay Goodrow	22	11.04	0	1	1	-2
81	Adam Gaudette	7	9.46	1	0	1	-2
30	Yaroslav Askarov	15	60.77	0	0	0	0
18	Filip Bystedt	5	9.82	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
33	Alex Nedeljkovic	7	3.23	0.895

Injuries & Suspensions

Nashville Predators Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

San Jose Sharks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Nashville Predators Lineups

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Predators 3-2 Golden Knights

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	21	16	3	2	34	0.81	15	16	87	47	40	7-1-1	9-2-1	0-1	8-2	4W
2 New Jersey	21	15	6	0	30	0.714	10	14	80	61	19	9-2-0	6-4-0	1-0	8-2	2W
3 NY Rangers	21	12	8	1	25	0.595	12	12	64	57	7	8-2-0	4-6-1	0-0	5-5	2W
4 NY Islanders	19	9	6	4	22	0.579	7	8	60	56	4	4-3-2	5-3-2	1-2	4-6	2W
5 Washington	18	10	8	0	20	0.556	8	10	62	65	-3	7-5-0	3-3-0	0-0	5-5	2L
6 Philadelphia	22	6	10	6	18	0.409	6	6	51	72	-21	3-4-3	3-6-3	0-1	3-7	1W
7 Pittsburgh	20	7	11	2	16	0.4	3	5	62	71	-9	4-4-1	3-7-1	2-1	4-6	1L
8 Columbus	18	7	11	0	14	0.389	2	5	45	58	-13	6-6-0	1-5-0	2-0	4-6	4L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Tampa Bay	20	13	5	2	28	0.7	11	13	74	59	15	8-1-0	5-4-2	0-1	6-4	1L
2 Montreal	20	12	4	4	28	0.7	8	10	68	61	7	5-3-3	7-1-1	2-0	7-3	1L
3 Ottawa	21	13	6	2	28	0.667	10	11	68	61	7	7-2-1	6-4-1	2-0	6-4	2W
4 Boston	20	13	6	1	27	0.675	10	12	72	52	20	8-3-0	5-3-1	1-0	6-4	2L
5 Florida	21	12	7	2	26	0.619	10	12	69	61	8	5-2-0	7-5-2	0-0	7-3	3W
6 Buffalo	20	8	8	4	20	0.5	6	8	55	70	-15	4-6-0	4-2-4	0-1	4-6	4L
7 Detroit	21	8	10	3	19	0.452	6	6	57	64	-7	4-5-1	4-5-2	2-2	4-6	1W
8 Toronto	22	8	12	2	18	0.409	7	8	69	76	-7	4-9-1	4-3-1	0-1	2-8	6L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Minnesota	22	15	3	4	34	0.773	14	15	76	48	28	5-0-2	10-3-2	0-0	8-2	3W
2 Nashville	20	11	4	5	27	0.675	8	9	62	55	7	6-3-2	5-1-3	2-3	8-2	7W
3 Colorado	21	12	6	3	27	0.643	12	12	85	64	21	7-1-2	5-5-1	0-1	6-4	1W
4 Dallas	19	11	6	2	24	0.632	8	10	54	49	5	7-5-0	4-1-2	1-2	6-4	1W
5 Utah	21	10	8	3	23	0.548	8	10	71	75	-4	4-2-2	6-6-1	0-2	3-7	5L
6 Winnipeg	21	10	8	3	23	0.548	8	9	66	72	-6	5-4-1	5-4-2	1-0	6-4	6W
7 St Louis	20	9	9	2	20	0.5	8	8	55	59	-4	5-3-1	4-6-1	1-0	4-6	1L
8 Chicago	20	5	13	2	12	0.3	3	5	46	83	-37	5-5-1	0-8-1	0-1	2-8	1L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Edmonton	21	15	3	3	33	0.786	12	14	82	58	24	7-3-2	8-0-1	1-2	7-3	4W
2 Vegas	21	13	5	3	29	0.69	11	12	71	57	14	7-3-1	6-2-2	1-2	5-5	1L
3 Anaheim	20	10	9	1	21	0.525	9	10	73	76	-3	3-6-1	7-3-0	0-0	6-4	2L
4 San Jose	22	9	11	2	20	0.455	2	6	59	79	-20	4-5-1	5-6-1	3-2	3-7	1W
5 Seattle	18	9	8	1	19	0.528	6	7	59	66	-7	5-4-0	4-4-1	2-0	4-6	3L
6 Calgary	20	9	10	1	19	0.475	8	9	50	68	-18	6-5-0	3-5-1	0-0	5-5	1W
7 LA Kings	18	5	11	2	12	0.333	3	5	49	63	-14	2-8-0	3-3-2	0-0	3-7	4L
8 Vancouver	21	3	17	1	7	0.167	1	3	57	95	-38	1-9-0	2-8-1	0-0	1-9	7L