The Nashville Predators (2-2-2) host the San Jose Sharks (3-3) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a loss. The Predators are coming off a 5-2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Sharks fell to the Boston Bruins 6-3 in their last game.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.

Sharks vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Predators 5, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-145)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators are -2-2 in overtime games on their way to a 2-2-2 overall record.
Nashville has three points (1-0-1) in the two games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Predators scored just one goal, they lost.
Nashville has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
The Predators are 1-0-1 in the two games when they have scored three or more goals (to record three points).
In the two games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it went 0-0-2 to record two points.
When it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is winless (0-1-0).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 2-1-2 (six points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have posted a record of 3-0-3 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 3-3.
San Jose has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
The Sharks have scored three or more goals in four games, earning six points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-1-0 (four points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.

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