The SAP Center is bracing for what could be another goal-fest as the struggling San Jose Sharks host the Nashville Predators in a matchup that has produced fireworks lately, with their last three meetings each featuring 10 or more goals.
While the Predators ride into San Jose on a three-game win streak powered by Steven Stamkos's recent hat trick against Chicago, the Sharks are desperate to snap out of their recent slump after dropping their last two games and allowing seven goals to Colorado in their most recent home defeat.
The home team Sharks, who rank last in NHL defense allowing 3.71 goals per game, will need to find answers against a visiting Predators squad that has dominated this rivalry with 12 straight victories in their head-to-head meetings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators prediction: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Preds a 69.67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Nashville Predators: 69.67% win probability
- Better recent momentum (3 wins in last 5 games vs Sharks' 1 win)
- Superior defensive performance (209 goals against vs Sharks' 245)
- Higher point total in standings (55 points vs Sharks' 43 points)
San Jose Sharks: 30.33% win probability
- League-worst goals against (245 goals allowed, most in Western Conference)
- Poor win-loss record (17-39, lowest win total in Pacific Division)
- Struggling offense (171 goals scored, second-lowest in Pacific Division)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the San Jose Sharks host the Nashville Predators at home on Tuesday, March 11.
| San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +146 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -170 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators preview
The struggling Sharks host the Predators at SAP Center in what's shaping up to be another tough test for San Jose's defense, which has been leaking goals all season.
Nashville comes in riding a three-game win streak, including an impressive 6-3 victory over Boston, with Steven Stamkos lighting it up after notching his 14th career hat trick against Chicago last weekend.
The Sharks, meanwhile, can't seem to catch a break - they briefly showed signs of life with wins over Toronto and Buffalo, but have since dropped back into their losing ways with consecutive defeats.
History isn't on San Jose's side either, as they've failed to beat Nashville in their last 12 meetings, with their most recent matchups turning into real scoring festivals - their last three games saw at least 10 goals each.
Keep an eye on Filip Forsberg, who's been on fire lately for the Preds, while the Sharks will need more from netminder Alexandar Georgiev, who's been having a rough season with a concerning .876 save percentage.
The absence of Roman Josi on Nashville's blue line could give San Jose's struggling offense (ranked 31st in the league) a chance to find the net, though they'll need to drastically improve their defensive game if they want to avoid another high-scoring defeat.
Key stats
- 1San Jose Sharks sit last in Pacific Division with 43 points from 65 games, while Predators hold 7th place in Central with 55 points from 63 games
- 2Sharks have worst goal difference in Western Conference (-74), scoring 171 and conceding 245 goals across the season
- 3Nashville shows better recent form (WWWLL) compared to San Jose (LLWWL), with both teams winning 2 of their last 5 games
- 4Predators maintain a slightly better win percentage at 38% (24 wins) versus Sharks' 26% (17 wins) this season
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators form
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators head to head
San Jose Sharks
0%
Nashville Predators
100%
Jan 24, 2025
San Jose Sharks
5 : 6
Nashville Predators
Jan 22, 2025
Nashville Predators
7 : 5
San Jose Sharks
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
Related
