Oilers vs Sharks Prediction 4/11/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 11th 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 45-28-5 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton allowed the Blues to tie the game on two separate occasions in the third period, but they scored with about 20 seconds left in regulation for the win. The Oilers were outshot by a total of 26-23, won 39.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Arvidsson, Brown (2), and Podkolzin, while Pickard stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to the Ducks by a score of 3-2 and the Kings by a score of 3-0. Edmonton has won four of their last six games, and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 95 points. Edmonton has scored 3.18 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl is the leading scorer for Edmonton, but he is out with an injury, while McDavid has added 26 goals, 67 assists, and 187 shots on goal. Calvin Pickard is 21-9-1 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 20-47-11 this season after they lost to Minnesota in overtime by a score of 8-7 in their last game. San Jose trailed 7-4 in the third period, but they stormed back to tie the game before losing in overtime. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 44-31, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini (3), Grundstrom, Kovalenko, Smith, and Toffoli, while Georgiev stopped 36 out of 44 shots in the game. 

Prior to that overtime loss, the Sharks lost to the Flames by a score of 3-2 and the Kraken by a score of 5-1. San Jose has lost seven games in a row, and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 51 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.80 goals per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 74.8% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 24 goals, 38 assists, and 226 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 17 goals, 39 assists, and 141 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 7-18-3 with a 4.03 goals against average and an .870 save percentage for the Sharks this year. 

Why the Oilers will beat the Sharks

• The Sharks have lost each of their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have won each of their last 10 games against the Sharks following a win.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games at Rogers Place following a win.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last six games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sharks’ last six road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 11 night games at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Jeff Skinner has scored at least one goal in eight of his last 10 appearances against the Sharks.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded an assist in each of the Oilers’ last nine games as home favorites.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last four games.
• William Smith has scored at least one goal in each of the Sharks’ last three games.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Oilers vs Sharks Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup as a huge favorite to get the win, and they should have no issues here. The Oilers are 24-12-3 at home this year, while the Sharks are 8-21-9 on the road. San Jose has lost seven games in a row, and they are allowing 3.80 goals per game this season. Edmonton went through some struggles in the absence of McDavid, but he is back now, and the offense looked solid against St. Louis last time out. The Oilers should be very focused in this game, as they are trying to catch the Kings in the Pacific, and I like them to cover the -2.5 here.