The Nashville Predators look to extend their winning streak to four games as they host the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday night, with both Western Conference teams fighting to stay relevant in the playoff conversation.
The Predators enter the contest with momentum after an impressive 6-2 victory over Minnesota, having scored 14 goals during their three-game win streak, while the Sharks arrive in Music City struggling through a challenging stretch that has seen them drop six of their last seven games.
History strongly favors the home team in this matchup, with Nashville having won all ten previous meetings between these clubs, including a decisive 8-2 victory in their most recent encounter last March.
The Sharks' fatigue could be a significant factor as they play their third game in four nights, part of a demanding five-game road trip that concludes in Nashville.
Filip Forsberg leads the Predators' offensive charge with 15 goals on the season, while the Sharks continue to search for consistent scoring, averaging just 2.54 goals per game.
This Western Conference clash presents an intriguing matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions, with Nashville's surging offense facing a San Jose squad desperate to reverse their fortunes.
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks: who will win?
For tonight's Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks matchup, our predictive model gives the Predators a 76.33% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Nashville Predators: 76.33% win probability
- Recent momentum (3 wins in last 5 games - WWWLL)
- Better offensive efficiency (115 goals in 45 games vs Sharks' 125 in 49)
- Superior defensive performance (139 GA in 45 games vs Sharks' 175 GA in 49)
San Jose Sharks: 23.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (1-4 in last 5 games - LLLWL)
- League-worst goals against (175 GA in 49 games)
- Lowest points total in Western Conference (34 points in 49 games)
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Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks odds
| Nashville Predators | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -340 (via bet365 US) | +275 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Nashville Predators have won 16 out of 45 matches this season.
- 2The San Jose Sharks have won 14 out of 49 matches this season.
- 3With 39 points, the Nashville Predators holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4San Jose Sharks's 34 points place them 16th in the rankings.
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks form
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks head to head
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100%
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Mar 20, 2024
Nashville Predators
8 : 2
San Jose Sharks
Feb 25, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 4
Nashville Predators
Oct 22, 2023
Nashville Predators
5 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Feb 24, 2023
San Jose Sharks
2 : 6
Nashville Predators
Oct 8, 2022
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Nashville Predators
Oct 7, 2022
Nashville Predators
4 : 1
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