In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 13th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 38-32-10 this season after they defeated the Wild by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Nashville had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they locked down on defense to get the low scoring win. The Predators recorded 22 shots on goal, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Stamkos and Wood, while Annunen stopped 21 out of 22 shots, which was a .955 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Mammoth by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Ducks by a score of 5-0 before that. The Predators have won four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 86 points. Nashville has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 3.24 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 82.0% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 38 goals and 35 assists, while Ryan O’Reilly has added 25 goals and 48 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 28-21-8 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 37-34-8 this year after they lost to the Canucks by a score of 4-3 in a shootout. San Jose led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed a goal with three minutes left and lost in the shootout. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 41-31, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Chernyshov (2) and Toffoli, while Askarov stopped 38 out of 41 shots, which was a .927 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Ducks by a score of 6-1 and the Oilers by a score of 5-2. The Sharks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 82 points. San Jose has scored 3.01 goals per game and they have allowed 3.57 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 42 goals and 68 assists, while Will Smith has added 23 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 16-14-4 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last 15 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Predators’ last six games.
- The Predators have lost each of their last four night games following a home win.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Monday games as underdogs.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
- The Predators have lost the third period in nine of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Sharks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six night games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Sharks’ last 12 games after coming off overtime.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored the first goal in each of the Predators’ last three games against the Sharks.
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last seven games against the Sharks.
- Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Steven Stamkos ranks 2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (10) this season.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Alexander Wennberg has scored at least one goal in three of the Sharks’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Igor Chernyshov has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Kiefer Sherwood is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in seven or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.01%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.24).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.73%).
Predators vs Sharks Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are just about done in the playoff race. The Sharks are 16-20-2 on the road this year, while the Predators are 21-15-3 at home. Nashville has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in three of their last four. The Predators need this win and they should take advantage of a San Jose defense that has allowed 15 goals in their last three games. Take the Predators to win here.