Sharks vs Oilers Prediction 3/17/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 17^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Preview

The Oilers have 75 points this season with a 33-26-9 record, and are 26-42 ATS and 39-26 in over/under. They have a 17-11-4 home record and a 16-15-5 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-1 home win over the Predators, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime loss to the Blues, a 7-2 road loss to the Stars, and a 4-3 road win over the Avalanche.

Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.50 goals per game and are scoring 31.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 77.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 114 points and 37 goals, adding a team-high 77 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 16-9-2 record, with 3.39 GAA and .883 SV%. Connor Ingram is the backup goalie and he has a 10-6-2 record, with 2.70 GAA and .895 SV%.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 70 points this season with a 32-27-6 record, and are 41-24 ATS and 31-32 in over/under. They have a 17-10-5 home record and a 15-17-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 7-4 road loss to the Senators, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road win over the Canadiens, a 4-2 road win over the Bruins, and a 6-3 road loss to the Sabres.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.51 goals per game and are killing 78.9% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 95 points and 35 goals, adding a team-high 60 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 19-17-3 record, with 3.57 GAA and .886 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 13-9-3 record, with 2.77 GAA and .903 SV%.

San Jose Sharks @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: March 17, 2026

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last 10 night games against the Sharks following a win.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games at Rogers Place.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Oilers’ last three games.
• The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 13 games when leading after the first period.

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Oilers have lost four of their last five games following a win.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games following a home win.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in five of their last six home games when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last four games against the Oilers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six games against the Sharks following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the last 11 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 17 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 14 of the Sharks’ last 15 road games against the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (114) this season.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Adam Gaudette has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Alexander Wennberg has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances in road games.
• Collin Graf has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (31.91%).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.50).
• The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.51).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.

Sharks vs Oilers Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each team having won at home. The Oilers won by 4-3 in overtime and the Sharks by 5-4. The Oilers are 8-2 in their last 10 head-to-head matches against the Sharks.

In this Sharks vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -169 home favorites. The Oilers have been the better team this season but the Sharks have been the most profitable one. The Oilers have lost two of their last three games while the Sharks have won two of their last three and have been very consistent offensively, having scored 4 goals in each of their last four games. I expect a close one-goal game today, so take the Sharks on the puckline in this one.