- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | NSCA
The Nashville Predators (35-31) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (36-31) on Apr. 4 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+195).
The Predators vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Predators vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Predators vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 53.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.25 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+8.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+6.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.85 Units / 27% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+5.55 Units / 83% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+4.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+4.05 Units / 30% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the Puck Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.85 Units / 48% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 41-34 against the spread this NHL season (-3.15 Units / -2.47% ROI).
- Predators are 35-40 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units /-2.97% ROI
- Predators are 35-37 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -7.39% ROI
- Predators are 37-35 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units /-0.85% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 45-29 against the spread this NHL season (+7.95 Units /7% ROI).
- Sharks are 36-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +13 Units / 16.99% ROI
- Sharks are 35-37 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -7.72% ROI
- Sharks are 37-35 when betting the Under for +0.15 Units / 0.19% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Sharks vs Predators
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +115 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +145 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +155 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +220 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | +260 |
| Jonathan Marchessault (NAS) | +260 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 63-92 (.406) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 103-119 (.464) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are undefeated (18-0) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .835
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks are 37-102 (.266) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators scored on 8% of rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Predators have scored on 6% of rush chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks have scored 4 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators have allowed 0.6 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators allowed 1.3 goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 3.8 goals per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have allowed 3.7 goals per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0
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