Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Sharks vs. Oilers NHL Odds
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(23-50-7) San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers (45-30-5)
Date: Thursday, April 28
Time: 8:07 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Place
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks +270 Oilers -350(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: San Jose +1.5 +170/ Oilers -1.5 -140
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Place. When these two teams faced off on April 5th it was the Oilers that won 2-1.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks sit with a 32-36-12 record overall and away from home they have gone 14-18-7 so far this season. The Sharks are really struggling coming into this game and in their last game against the Anaheim Ducks, the defense gave up five goals.
The Sharks are averaging 2.58 goals per game while giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the NHL while their defense is ranked 21st. In this game, the Sharks need the offense to be better.
Timo Meier has been the top player for the Sharks scoring 35 goals and adding another 41 assists. Tomas Hertl is also having a nice season scoring 30 goals and adding another 34 assists.
Edmonton Oilers
On the other side of this matchup is the Edmonton Oilers who sit with a 47-27-6 record overall and at home they have gone 26-12-1. In the last game against the Penguins, the offense scored five goals and that led to the easy victory.
The Oilers are averaging 3.47 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.063 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while their defense is ranked 17th. They are giving up 32.02 shots per game which is 19th in the NHL.
The star of this team is Connor McDavid and in the last game he scored 44 goals and added another 78 assists. If McDavid and the offense is strong, the Oilers will be in good shape.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Oilers are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
- Oilers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
- Sharks are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Oilers last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Free San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Prediction
The Oilers are the better offensive team and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Look for the Oilers to score five or six goals and they will win this game on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Oilers -1.5
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