Sharks vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 15

The Nashville Predators (2-2-2) take on the San Jose Sharks (3-3) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Predators were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 in their last game, while the Sharks are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

Sharks vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Predators 5, Sharks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-132)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a 2-2-2 record overall, with a -2-2 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• 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 recorded just one goal, they lost.
• Nashville has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
• The Predators have scored at least three goals two times, and are 1-0-1 in those games (to register three points).
• In the two games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it went 0-0-2 to record two points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Nashville is winless (0-1-0).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Predators finished 2-1-2 in those matchups (six points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have earned a record of 3-0-3 in overtime games as part of 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 scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• The Sharks have earned six points in their four games with three or more goals scored.
• 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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Sharks vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 15, 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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