Sharks vs Predators Prediction 4/4/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 4th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 36-31-7 this year after they defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-1 in their last game. San Jose had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they added an empty net goal with 57 seconds left to seal the victory. The Sharks out shot Toronto by a total of 25-20, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund, Gaudette, Graf, and Ostapchuk, while Nedeljkovic stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-3 and the Blues by a score of 5-4. The Sharks have won four games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 79 points. San Jose has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 40 goals and 65 assists, while Will Smith has added 22 goals and 32 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 15-13-4 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 35-31-9 this season after they defeated the Kings in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Nashville led 4-1 in the second period, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead, before escaping with the win in the shootout. The Predators out shot LA by a total of 34-33, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg, L’Heureux, Marchessault, and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Canadiens by a score of 4-1. The Predators have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 79 points. Nashville has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 22.0% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 35 goals and 33 assists, while Ryan O’Reilly has added 24 goals and 43 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 27-20-7 with a 3.14 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Predators have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
• The favorites have won 15 of the last 16 games between the Predators and Sharks.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games after coming off a shootout.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Predators and Sharks.
• The Predators have lost the second period in nine of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won each of their last 14 games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have lost seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Sharks following a road win.
• The Predators have won the second period in each of their last four road games against the Sharks after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last four games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Twenty-five of the Sharks’ last 31 games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight games following an overtime win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last five games following a win.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in four of the Sharks’ last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last eight Saturday night games against Western Conference opponents.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last six games against the Sharks.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Sharks.

Sharks vs Predators Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup tied with 79 points and they are battling for the last playoff spot, so this is a huge game for each side. The Sharks are 20-12-5 at home this year, while the Predators are 15-16-6 on the road. Nashville has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three losses. San Jose has won four in a row and they have scored at least four in three straight. Take the Sharks at home in this one.