In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 21st at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 19-11-2 this season after they defeated Boston in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored the last three goals for the win. The Oilers recorded 26 shots on goal, won 46.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid, and Ekholm, while Skinner stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to the Panthers by a score of 6-5 but did win the previous five games. Edmonton has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 74% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 23 goals, 27 assists, and 96 shots on goal, while Calvin Pickard is 7-3-0 with a 2.41 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 11-19-5 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 4-2 in their last game. San Jose led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Sharks outshot Colorado by a total of 34-31, won 48.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund and Grundstrom, while Georgiev stopped 27 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Jets by a score of 4-3 and the Hockey Club by a score of 4-3. San Jose has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 3.49 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the penalty kill and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 11 goals, 21 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Alexandar Georgiev is 1-2-0 with a 3.75 goals against average and an .869 save percentage for San Jose this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Sharks
- The Oilers have won each of their last eight games against the Sharks following a win.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last five games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four day games at Rogers Place.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four day games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won the third period in eight of their last nine games against the Sharks following a win.
Why the Sharks will beat the Oilers
- The Sharks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have won the second period in each of their last four games following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sharks’ last eight games against the Oilers following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 12 games between the Sharks and Oilers at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five day games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 12 games at Rogers Place.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Jeff Skinner has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight appearances against the Sharks.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 12 Saturday day games against Western Conference opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 10 home games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has scored at least one goal in three of the Sharks’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
Edmonton rolls into this game playing some very strong hockey right now, as they have won nine of their last eleven games. The Oilers are 10-7-1 at home this year, while the Sharks are 5-10-4 on the road. San Jose has lost three games in a row and they are allowing nearly 3.50 goals against per game. Edmonton is clearly the better team, but there isn’t much value to taking them in this game, so I will look at the over. San Jose has been brutal on defense this season and Edmonton is pouring in goals right now. Take the over here.