- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Oilers vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 7 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | RSN
The Edmonton Oilers (29-23) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (27-25) on Feb. 28 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Oilers vs. Sharks Over/Under is 7 total goals.
Oilers vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Oilers | -1.5 +140 | 7 -135 | -160 |
| Sharks | +1.5 -170 | 7 +110 | +135 |
Oilers vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 65.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Oilers vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 61.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+11.50 Units / 72% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+7.65 Units / 81% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.65 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 away games (+7.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+8.60 Units / 33% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.65 Units / 47% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+6.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.65 Units / 17% ROI)
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 23-37 against the spread this NHL season (-7.3 Units / -10.42% ROI).
- Oilers are 29-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.95 Units /-17.55% ROI
- Oilers are 34-23 when betting the Over for +8.8 Units / 13.08% ROI
- Oilers are 23-34 when betting the Under for -13.75 Units /-20.93% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 35-21 against the spread this NHL season (+8.6 Units /10.36% ROI).
- Sharks are 27-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.85 Units / 20.68% ROI
- Sharks are 27-27 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -5.16% ROI
- Sharks are 27-27 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -2.16% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Sharks vs Oilers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +110 |
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +118 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +140 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +155 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +200 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Sharks vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 1.5 +180 | 1.5 -250 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Sharks vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 -110 | 3.5 -120 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +100 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -160 |
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Oilers are 123-93 (.569) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 42-25 (.627) when creating 5 or more rush chances last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .544
The Oilers were 26-11 (.703) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Sharks are 65-151 (.301) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Sharks are 46-123 (.272) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 3.67 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.07
The Oilers have 67.71 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 205.48 expected goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 6.6 high danger chances per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks are 65-151 (.301) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Sharks averaged 2.65 expected goals per game last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed 0.3 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Sharks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
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