Sharks vs Oilers Prediction 10/10/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 10th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 3-1-0 this season after they defeated the Blues in overtime by a score of 3-2 last time out. San Jose trailed 1-0 and 2-1, but they tied the game in the third and won it early in OT. The Sharks out shot St. Louis by a total of 27-26, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Tyler Toffoli, who had one goal and one assist, while Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Stars by a score of 5-0, but did beat the Kings by a score of 5-4 before that. The Sharks have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led the team with zero goals and five assists, while Yaroslav Askarov is 2-1-0 with a 3.86 goals against average and an .862 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 3-0-1 this year after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored five goals in the second to get the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 31-19, won 58.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Draisaitl, who had four assists, while Devon Levi stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-1 and the Canucks by a score of 9-7. The Oilers have scored 5.50 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 25.0% on the power play and 64.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led the team with three goals and nine assists, while Tristan Jarry is 0-0-1 with a 5.85 goals against average and a .739 save percentage this year. 

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Sharks’ last eight games.
• The Oilers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs following a road win.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Sharks have won the first period in each of their last four games following a road win.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won nine of their last 10 games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have lost five of their last six day games at SAP Center at San Jose after coming off overtime.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Oilers have won the second period in seven of their last eight road games against the Sharks.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven day games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Oilers’ last five day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 12 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Oilers’ last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Kiefer Sherwood has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against the Oilers.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sharks’ last eight day games at SAP Center at San Jose.
• Jacob Trouba has scored five career goals against the Oilers – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Vasily Podkolzin has scored a goal in six of the Oilers’ last seven games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against the Sharks.
• Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for Points (12) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank T30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.25).
• The San Jose Sharks rank T4th in the league in short handed goals this season (1).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (5.50).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (4.00).

Sharks vs Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 17 goals during that span. The Oilers are 2-0-0 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 2-0-0 at home. San Jose is 3-1 to start the season, but all three wins have been in overtime. The Sharks continue to deal with an injury to Celebrini and I have not loved how they have played in their last two. Take the Oilers here.