The Nashville Predators bring their red-hot four-game winning streak to SAP Center as they face off against the San Jose Sharks in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday night.
The Predators, who have scored an impressive 21 goals during their current streak, are looking to build on their dramatic 7-5 comeback victory over these same Sharks just two days ago.
Jonathan Marchessault's four-point performance led Nashville's remarkable six-goal rally in their previous meeting, highlighting the team's explosive offensive potential.
The Sharks, despite their recent struggles that include a four-game losing streak, showed they can be dangerous after building a 5-1 lead in their last encounter with the Predators.
Both teams are dealing with notable absences, as Nashville continues without Jeremy Lauzon and Luke Evangelista, while San Jose's Tyler Toffoli remains questionable after missing three straight games.
This Western Conference battle presents an intriguing matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Predators seeking their fifth consecutive victory while the Sharks aim to snap their losing streak and exact revenge for Tuesday's collapse.
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Predators a 71.33% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Pre-game probabilities
Nashville Predators
Moneyline
Win %
71.33%
28.67%
San Jose Sharks
Nashville Predators: 71.33% win probability
- Strong recent momentum (4 wins in last 5 games - WWWWL)
- Better offensive efficiency (122 goals in 46 games vs Sharks' 130 in 50)
- Superior defensive performance (144 GA vs Sharks' 182 GA)
San Jose Sharks: 28.67% win probability
- Poor overall record (14-30, worst in Western Conference)
- League-worst goals against (182 GA in 50 games)
- Poor recent form (LLLLW - 1 win in last 5 games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators form
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators head to head
San Jose Sharks
0%
Nashville Predators
100%
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
Oct 8, 2022
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Nashville Predators
