In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators betting prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 19th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Sharks recent form and recent player performance
- The Predators recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville
- Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose and Nashville
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between San Jose and Nashville
Sharks Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 16-44-7 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 5-2 in their last game. San Jose led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 31-27 and went 2-2 on the penalty kill in the game. San Jose has lost four games in a row and 13 of their last 14. The Sharks are scoring 2.19 goals per game and they are allowing 3.93 goals against per game, while going 20.6% on the power play and 74.2% on the penalty kill. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with nine goals, 35 assists, and 106 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 9-18-3 this year with a 3.48 goals against average and an .899 save percentage.
Predators Preview
The Nashville Predators are 39-25-4 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville allowed Seattle to tie the game at one early in the third period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Predators out shot Seattle by a total of 30-24 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville defeated Winnipeg by a score of 4-2 in the game prior to Seattle, but lost to Minnesota before that. The Predators are scoring 3.19 goals per game and they are allowing 3.00 goals against per game, while going 20.1% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 35 goals, 36 assists, and 276 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 29-21-4 this season with a 2.80 goals against average and a .908 save percentage.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have won each of their last nine games against the Sharks.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have won the first period in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 17 home games against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Team Facts
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 12 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Bridgestone Arena following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games.
Sharks vs Predators Betting Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, as they have won 12 of their last 14 games. The Predators have allowed two goals or fewer in 10 of their last 12 games and they are facing a San Jose offense that is not good. San Jose has lost 13 of their last 14 games and they have allowed four goals or more in 11 of their last 14. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and I love the Predators to get the win, but there is almost no value with them. Instead of taking a 2.5 puck line, I am going to take the under and hope Nashville doesn’t score five goals. Take the under here.