The Nashville Predators (16-22-7, on a three-game winning streak) host the San Jose Sharks (14-29-6, losers of three straight). The game on Tuesday, January 21 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Sharks have recorded a 3-7-0 record after putting up 20 total goals (three power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Predators vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Predators 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-403)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators are 3-7-10 in overtime contests on their way to a 16-22-7 overall record.
Nashville is 3-4-7 (13 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
Nashville has scored a pair of goals in 16 games this season (2-8-6 record, 10 points).
The Predators are 14-5-1 in the 20 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 29 points).
In the 16 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-7-3.
In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 9-8-4 (22 points).
The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators went 7-14-3 in those matchups (17 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (14-29-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
San Jose has earned 20 points (9-9-2) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
This season the Sharks scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
San Jose has earned nine points (3-10-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 21 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 35 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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