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The Nashville Predators (33-28-9, on a four-game winning streak) host the San Jose Sharks (32-30-6, losers of four straight). The matchup on Tuesday, March 24 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Tuesday's game.
The Sharks have gone 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, scoring 29 total goals (five power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 22.7%). They have allowed 37 goals to their opponents.
Predators vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Predators 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-143)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (33-28-9 overall) have a 9-9-18 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville is 14-5-8 (36 points) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Nashville has scored two goals in 24 games this season (5-13-6 record, 16 points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals 36 times, and are 27-6-3 in those games (to record 57 points).
- In the 31 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 15-13-3 to record 33 points.
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 13-11-3 (29 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Predators finished 18-17-6 in those matchups (42 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 12-6-18 record in overtime contests this season and a 32-30-6 overall record.
- In the 25 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 35 points.
- This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- San Jose has earned eight points (3-7-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 42 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 13-10-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 10-10-1 (21 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 46 times this season, and earned 47 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.93 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 18th |
| 26th | 3.3 | Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 31st |
| 16th | 28 | Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| 25th | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 31st |
| 10th | 22.93% | Power Play % | 19.91% | 18th |
| 11th | 80.86% | Penalty Kill % | 79.05% | 17th |
Predators vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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