Predators vs. Sharks Picks & Props (10/7/2022

The NHL season starts on Friday with the Nashville Predators vs. the San Jose Sharks at the O2 Arena in Prague. The game starts at 2 pm EST.

The Global Series is starting the season for the first time since before the pandemic in 2019. The first two games are between the Sharks and Predators. Columbus Blue Jackets take on the defending Stanley Cup champions, Colorado Avalanche, in Tampere, Finland in November. Both the Predators and Sharks have many European stars on their respective rosters.

Roman Josi recorded 96 points last season. Json scored the most points by any defensemen since 1993. Roman Jsenys scored a goal in the last game against the Sharks.

Ryan Johansen has had an excellent preseason, recording points in both his games played. The acquisition of Nino Niederreiter from the Carolina Hurricanes will benefit Johansen on the second line.

Timo Meier is one of the most profitable SOG takers in the NHL. He hit his Sogs in 3 of last 4 games with the Preds. Timo is Swiss and he will want to show out for the European crowd.

Predators are heavy favorites in this game at -195. They have won their last four games against the Sharks by 2+ goals.