San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 4/13/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The San Jose Sharks (37-34-7) are traveling to Bridgestone Arena on Monday where they will play the Nashville Predators (37-32-10).

The San Jose Sharks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 6-1 defeat against the Ducks their last time out. San Jose recorded 8 penalty minutes in this game. Moreover, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. The Sharks had a below average offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they scored on 1 out of the 19 shots they put on goal.

San Jose Sharks opponents have recorded 235 power play opportunities (12th in the NHL) and have tallied 56 goals in those attempts. The Sharks have had 2,311 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .879. San Jose has taken 2,006 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.7%. At even strength, the Sharks have allowed 223 goals while scoring 184 on offense. San Jose is sitting with 246 power play chances and they have added 51 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 20.73%. For the season, they have 81 points and their points percentage is .519. With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 235 goals (18th in hockey) on the year and have given up 279.

The man in net for this game is Alex Nedeljkovic. Opponents have notched 604 goals against Nedeljkovic in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.15. Nedeljkovic has played in 217 games during his hockey career. His save percentage is at .902 in his 9,577 mins guarding the cage. He has a record of 90-74-31 and got the start in 192 games. Over the course of his career, Nedeljkovic has accrued 104 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .542. Nedeljkovic has seen 6,137 shots against him and has accrued 5,533 saves.

Their last time out, Nashville played the Mammoth in an outing where the Predators ended up losing by a tally of 4-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Predators scored 1 goal out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

Nashville has put up 2,213 shots (17th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.57%, while allowing the opposition 2,345 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.93% on their opponents 238 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%. They have a total of 230 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 23.04%. The Predators have earned 181 goals at even strength and 53 goals (11th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 258 goals to be scored by way of 215 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 234 goals, 84 points, in addition to a points percentage of .532.

Across the ice you are going to see Juuse Saros between the pipes. His opposition is averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,221 goals overall. Saros' quality start rate comes out to 57.5% and he has made 258 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 449 contests and has played 21,765 mins. Saros has accumulated a lifetime record of 230-171-46 and has been in net for 466 games. He has tallied 12,615 stops out of 13,836 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville

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