- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 7 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | RSNW
The San Jose Sharks (32-27) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (33-26) on Mar. 17 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 (+125).
The Sharks vs. Oilers Over/Under is 7 total goals.
Sharks vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sharks | +1.5 -155 | 7 -130 | +145 |
| Oilers | -1.5 +125 | 7 +105 | -175 |
Sharks vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 84.1% 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 Sharks will cover the spread with 56.5% 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 covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.05 Units / 23% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.90 Units / 32% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 away games (+4.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+4.25 Units / 21% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 games (+9.95 Units / 73% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.75 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+7.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+5.00 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 41-24 against the spread this NHL season (+10.75 Units / 10.88% ROI).
- Sharks are 32-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.6 Units /20.37% ROI
- Sharks are 31-32 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / -6.55% ROI
- Sharks are 32-31 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units /-0.57% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 26-42 against the spread this NHL season (-11.4 Units /-13.81% ROI).
- Oilers are 33-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -16.37% ROI
- Oilers are 38-26 when betting the Over for +9.2 Units / 11.96% ROI
- Oilers are 26-38 when betting the Under for -14.85 Units / -19.93% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | -110 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +125 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +135 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | +220 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +220 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -190 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Matt Savoie (EDM) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -145 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) 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 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
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 80-67 (.544) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 15-1 (.938) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) 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 averaged 0.85 expected goals per game in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.09
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have 253.51 expected goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 80.30 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have scored 25 power play goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 5 cycle chances while shorthanded this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
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 396 cycle chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 23% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
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 18.3 high danger chances per game this season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2
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