In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 16, at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (47-29-5, 29-52 ATS) were on a three-game winning streak as they beat the Blues, Sharks, and Jets, but couldn’t make it four in a row after losing 5-0 to the Los Angeles Kings and therefore, lost the chance to secure the second place in the Pacific Division. Instead, Edmonton will be third and will meet the Kings in the first round of the playoffs, but L.A. will have a home-ice advantage.
The Oilers average 3.16 goals per game this year (11th), while they allow 2.90 GPG (15th). Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 106 points (52 G and 54 A). Connor McDavid contributes 99 points (26 G and 73 A), while Evan Bouchard has 67 points (14 G and 53 A).
Calvin Pickard (22-10-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Oilers on Wednesday against the Sharks. The 33-year-old is allowing 2.71 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and no shutouts.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks (20-49-12, 48-33 ATS) are going through their worst period of the season after losing ten games in a row. The Stars returned home from a four-game road trip on which they lost to the Wild, Oilers, Flames, and Canucks. San Jose is the worst team in the NHL and at the bottom of the Western Conference with 52 points.
The Sharks score 2.57 goals per game on average (31st), while they concede 3.79 GPG (32nd). This season, Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 63 points (25 G and 38 A). William Eklund has 58 points (17 G and 41 A), while Tyler Toffoli chips in with 54 points (30 G and 24 A).
Alexandar Georgiev (15-25-4) is expected to start for the Sharks at the goal on Wednesday against the Oilers. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.74 goals per game this year with a .874 SV% and no shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between the Oilers and Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Oilers’ last 11 games as favorites against the Sharks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Oilers and Sharks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.02%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.75%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (4).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 29th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.93).
Sharks vs Oilers Prediction
The Oilers won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. This season, the Oilers won all three meetings and have a chance to sweep the series with a win on Wednesday. The Sharks are perhaps the worst team in hockey this year, but will try to conclude the season with a home victory. I believe the Oilers will rest McDavid and Draisaitl, but that doesn’t mean they can’t score four or five goals here. Both sides will be relaxed and will not worry much about the defense. I am going with Over.