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San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators

NHLregular • 2026-27 Season
completed
Predators logo
Predators
Nashville
2
vs
Sharks logo
Sharks
San Jose
3
NSH 68%32% SJS
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Nashville Predators 68% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Predators:

  • Injuries. Predators healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Sharks 2 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage. Predators are 2-3 at home this season; Sharks are 2-2 on the road
  • ELO Rating. Predators ELO 1472 vs Sharks ELO 1445 (diff: +27)

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VenueBridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Sharks (away)
Predators (home)
32%
Win probability
68%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Sharks defeated the Predators 3-2.

Our model predicted the Predators would win with 68% confidence, but the Sharks pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Predators and was a major factor: Predators healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Sharks 2 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Predators and was a contributing factor: Predators are 2-3 at home this season; Sharks are 2-2 on the road
  • Recent Form favored the Sharks and was a contributing factor: Sharks (3-3) in better form than Predators (2-2)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Predators have 1 player(s) ruled out, while the Sharks have 3.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Sharks won 2-3

Sharks won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Predators at 68%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors Nashville Predators
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Nashville Predators
  • Recent FormFavors San Jose Sharks
  • ELO RatingFavors Nashville Predators
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

SJS
NSH
Injuries
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
ELO Rating
Favours SJS|Favours NSH

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our model against market-implied probabilities

Predators

Our Model68%

Sharks

Our Model32%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Predators healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Sharks 2 out, 0 doubtful

Predators
Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/15/2026, 11:45:02 PM

Key Players

Sharks

Kyle KeyserG
Alex NedeljkovicG
Yaroslav AskarovG
Barclay GoodrowC
Macklin CelebriniC

Predators

Juuse SarosG
Matt MurrayG
Justus AnnunenG
Vitali PinchukC
Adam EdstromC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Predators has a 68% win probability, while Sharks has a 32% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.

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