San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Best Bets and Predictions

In a Western Conference tilt on Monday, the San Jose Sharks will face off against the Edmonton Oilers as the National Hockey League regular season enters its final week. The Sharks find themselves in the middle of a horrible season, playing their 81st game with the worst record in the league. With a season record of 19-52-9, they’ve picked up just 47 points, trailing behind the Chicago Blackhawks, who sit at 51 points.

On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers have found their stride after a poor start to the season. Sporting a record of 48-25-6, totaling 102 points, the Oilers currently sit in the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings and are poised to secure second place in the Pacific Division. Despite dropping consecutive games, including a recent home loss to Anaheim on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to face the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the postseason.

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San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Information

Before our San Jose Sharks predictions this week, and our Edmonton Oilers betting strategy, some information on these NHL Teams:

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San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis

A David vs. Goliath Matchup: Sharks Look to Upset NHL’s Top Scorers

The San Jose Sharks currently sit at the bottom of the National Hockey League standings, holding the 31st position out of 32 teams in terms of scoring. Their offensive struggles are obvious, as they are averaging just 2.21 goals per game, the lowest in the league. Also, the San Jose Sharks sit at the bottom in shots on goal, managing only 25.4 per game. Defensively, they continue to struggle, allowing nearly 4 goals per game, placing them dead last in the league in this regard as well.

Leading the offensive attack for the Sharks is Mikael Granlund, who has scored 12 goals and 46 assists this season. William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund closely followed, with Eklund amassing 44 points and Zetterlund with 42.

In goal, the Sharks are expected to rely on Mackenzie Blackwood, a 27-year-old Canadian goaltender with a record of 10 wins, 25 losses, and 4 ties on the season. Despite recording two shutouts, Blackwood has struggled with a 3.45 goals against average, shown off by a recent loss to the Minnesota Wild where he allowed 6 goals.

Shots on Goal Galore: Oilers Aim to Barrage Sharks’ Net

On the flip side, the Edmonton Oilers present a stark contrast to the struggles of the Sharks. They are among the top-scoring NHL teams , averaging 3.54 goals per game. Additionally, they lead the NHL in shots on goal, registering just under 34 per game. Defensively, they rank 9th, allowing an average of 2.84 goals per game.

The Oilers’ offensive power is anchored by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have been amazing once again this season. McDavid leads the team with 99 assists and 31 goals, while Draisaitl has contributed 63 assists and 51 goals. Evan Bouchard and Zach Hyman have also made big-time contributions, each surpassing the 75-point mark on the NHL season.

In goal, the Oilers are expected to start Stuart Skinner, who holds a record of 35 wins, 15 losses, and 5 ties on the season, with an impressive 2.58 goals-against average. Despite a recent loss to the Canucks where he allowed two goals, Skinner remains reliable in net for Edmonton.

Odds Breakdown for San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers

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San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick and Prediction

It is not very often where the puck line for a game is 2 or more goals. That means one of the teams in the game is not very good, and will not get a ton of respect when betting on the game. That team is the worst team in the National Hockey League. That team is playing on the road against one of the best offensive teams in the league. We like the play. We like the pick. And We are taking the pick. We will take the Edmonton Oilers to win this game by three or more goals. In fact, our pick is the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 over the San Jose Sharks. We will take the Oilers -2.5 (+115) over the Sharks.

• Pick: Edmonton Oilers  -2.5 (+115)

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