In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 3rd 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 20-44-10 this year after they lost to Anaheim in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they were able to score two goals in the third before losing in the shootout. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 37-31, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Wennberg, Vlasic, and Mukhamadullin, while Georgiev stopped 34 out of 37 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sharks lost to the Kings by a score of 8-1 and the Rangers by a score of 6-1. San Jose has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 50 points. San Jose has scored 2.58 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.74 goals per game, while also going 19.1% on the power play and 74.7% on the penalty kill this season. William Eklund has led San Jose with 17 goals, 38 assists, and 134 shots on goal, while Macklin Celebrini has added 21 goals, 32 assists, and 212 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 7-17-2 with a 3.80 goals against average and an .876 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 43-26-5 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored three goals in the second and were able to hang on for the win in the third. The Oilers were outshot by a total of 22-20, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Arvidsson, Draisaitl, and Walman, while Pickard stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Oilers defeated the Flames by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Kraken by a score of 6-1 before that. Edmonton has won three of their last five games, and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 91 points. Edmonton has scored 3.23 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 25.3% on the power play and 77% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 52 goals, 53 assists, and 239 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid is most likely still out for this game. Calvin Pickard is 19-8-1 with a 2.69 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Oilers will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won each of their last seven games against the Sharks following a road win.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 home games after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Sharks following a road win.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last seven games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Oilers’ last seven road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last nine games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 13 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- William Eklund has scored a goal in three of the Sharks’ last four home games.
- William Eklund has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- William Eklund has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last five games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 17 appearances in road games.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 12 of his last 13 appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Oilers’ last game.
Sharks vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after a nice win over Vegas in their last game, and they are trying to catch the Kings for second in the division. The Oilers are 20-14-2 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 12-23-2 at home. San Jose has lost five of their last seven games, and they have allowed a total of 23 goals in their last four games. We know San Jose has a lot of young talent, but they are one of the worst teams in the NHL and play no defense. I expect Edmonton to have no issues winning this game, and I am taking them to win by at least two goals.