- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 7 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | RSN1
The San Jose Sharks (27-21) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (27-19) on Jan. 29 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+110).
The Sharks vs. Oilers Over/Under is 7 total goals.
Sharks vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Sharks | +1.5 -130 | 7 -145 | +170 |
| Oilers | -1.5 +110 | 7 +110 | +110 |
Sharks vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 73.7% 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
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+12.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 away games (+10.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+7.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 9 away games (+7.25 Units / 55% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.15 Units / 26% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+10.15 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+4.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.95 Units / 45% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 34-17 against the spread this NHL season (+11.6 Units / 14.96% ROI).
- Sharks are 27-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.35 Units /33.49% ROI
- Sharks are 26-24 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -1.71% ROI
- Sharks are 24-26 when betting the Under for -3.15 Units /-5.78% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 22-32 against the spread this NHL season (-4.4 Units /-6.87% ROI).
- Oilers are 27-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -14.7% ROI
- Oilers are 30-23 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 7.95% ROI
- Oilers are 23-30 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -16.03% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +105 |
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +110 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +130 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +140 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | +200 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 1.5 +175 | 1.5 -235 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 -130 | 3.5 -105 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +130 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 65-148 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 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 were 8-10 (.444) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 122-91 (.573) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 73-59 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 2-5 (.286) when tied after the second period this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 65-148 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 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 have scored on 26% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers averaged 1.27 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Oilers have 64.36 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have scored 21 power play goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 1.21 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
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 333 cycle chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 396 cycle chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 28% of second chance opportunities this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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 opponents to score on 29% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed 45 forecheck chances this month — most among NHL Teams
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