The San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers meet Thursday in NHL action at the Rogers Place. Here’s a Oilers vs Sharks Prediction. This article will include a Oilers vs Sharks Pick.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks beat the Rangers and Canucks, and they play the Flames next. The Sharks have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The San Jose Sharks are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Macklin Celebrini leads San Jose with 27 goals, Alexander Wennberg has 25 assists and William Eklund has 121 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Yaroslav Askarov has given up 101 goals on 915 shots faced, and Alex Nedeljkovic has allowed 63 goals on 626 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Capitals and Ducks, and they play the Wild next. The Oilers have split their last 8 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring 31.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 33 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 49 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 143 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.19 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry has given up 26 goals on 225 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 53 goals on 410 shots.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last 11 games against the Sharks following a win.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last seven games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 10 games when leading after the first period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sharks have won the second period in each of their last four road games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five games against the Sharks following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 13 of the Oilers’ last 14 home games against the Sharks.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (92) this season.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Alexander Wennberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least four shots in each of his last three appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (31.79%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
Oilers vs Sharks Prediction
The Sharks continue to play winning hockey to where you can give them a look in the big underdog role. The Oilers also continue to run hot and cold. Still, the Oilers are coming off two strong offensive performances and when the goals are pouring in they’re tough to stop. Also, the Oilers have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Sharks and most of those wins weren’t competitive. The Sharks haven’t beat the Oilers since November 2023. I’m going to side with the Oilers, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.