San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Predators

The San Jose Sharks meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 24.

We’re going for Over 6.5 goals when the Sharks meet the Predators. Our prediction is available at -105 and we’re expecting some power scoring.

San Jose Sharks have been defeated in four straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Philadelphia Flyers by a 4-1 scoreline at SAP Center. Dmitri Orlov was the only player to find the net, with Alex Nedeljkovic stopping 24 shots (.923).

Nashville Predators have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Chicago Blackhawks were beaten 3-2 (OT) at United Center. Filip Forsberg recorded 3 points, featuring 2 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Juuse Saros made a total of 26 saves (.929).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators triumphed 3-2 when they last played the Sharks. This head-to-head was played at SAP Center. The Predators have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-22-8	3.2	.894	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 4.1 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Collin Graf recording 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.18 goal against average with a .882 save percentage.

The Predators have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.2%.

The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Steven Stamkos is next in line after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.60 GAA with a .914 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Gear up for San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -105 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.

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Key Sharks vs Predators stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sharks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sharks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Sharks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Predators games at home.

Over 6.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Forsberg Over 0.5 Assists +105

Filip Forsberg (Predators) has finished with at least one assist in 4 straight games. The odds for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +105 for this happening.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 3 - 6 Predators

A 6-3 win in favor of the Predators is available at odds of +2500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Predators

1-0

Sharks

+6000

Predators

+6000

2-0

Sharks

+5500

Predators

+5000

2-1

Sharks

+1700

Predators

+1600

3-0

Sharks

+4000

Predators

+3300

3-1

Sharks

+2200

Predators

+1900

3-2

Sharks

+950

Predators

+850

4-0

Sharks

+5000

Predators

+4000

4-1

Sharks

+1900

Predators

+1500

4-2

Sharks

+1700

Predators

+1500

4-3

Sharks

+1050

Predators

+950

5-0

Sharks

+9000

Predators

+6600

5-1

Sharks

+3300

Predators

+2200

5-2

Sharks

+1900

Predators

+1500

5-3

Sharks

+2400

Predators

+2000

5-4

Sharks

+1900

Predators

+1700

6-0

Sharks

+13000

Predators

+9000

6-1

Sharks

+7500

Predators

+5000

6-2

Sharks

+3500

Predators

+2500

6-3

Sharks

+3300

Predators

+2500

6-4

Sharks

+4500

Predators

+4000

6-5

Sharks

+4500

Predators

+4000

7-0

Sharks

+4500

Predators

+14000

7-1

Sharks

+12000

Predators

+8000

7-2

Sharks

+9000

Predators

+6600

7-3

Sharks

+6600

Predators

+4500

7-4

Sharks

+6600

Predators

+5500

7-5

Sharks

+10000

Predators

+9000

7-6

Sharks

+10000

Predators

+10000

8-1

Sharks

+10000

Predators

+13000

8-2

Sharks

+10000

Predators

+11000

8-3

Sharks

+10000

Predators

+11000

8-4

Sharks

+12000

Predators

+10000

8-5

Sharks

+14000

Predators

+12000

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San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Nashville Predators are -137 favorites to win and that means a 58% chance of landing a victory. San Jose Sharks are the underdogs at +114 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -100.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Sharks

+114

Predators

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+185

Tie

+330

Predators

+115

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-213

Predators -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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San Jose Sharks Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 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 3.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 18.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 19.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

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