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Edmonton Oilers Favored to Beat Struggling San Jose Sharks in Key Western Conference Matchup

The San Jose Sharks will face the Edmonton Oilers in an important Western Conference and Pacific division matchup on Friday. The Sharks are looking to play spoiler as they have lost their last seven games, while the Oilers are battling for second place in the division and have won four of their last six. Several key players will be missing from both teams' lineups, but Edmonton is favored to win with the current line at -425. Check out our in-depth prediction for this game and don't miss our free NHL picks for the San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +337 | Oilers -425
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+135) | Oilers -1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 81%.

San Jose vs Edmonton Stats

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks currently sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with the lowest number of points in the NHL. They are ranked 31st in offense and 32nd in defense, with averages of 2.63 goals scored per game and 3.86 goals allowed per game. The team has a record of 20-47-11 this season. Tyler Toffoli leads in goals scored, while William Eklund leads in assists. Macklin Celebrini leads in points. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev has struggled with a 3.79 goals-against average and .872 save percentage. San Jose has lost their last four games with Georgiev in goal.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers are currently in third place in the Pacific division, trailing the Los Angeles Kings by just two points. With four games remaining in the regular season, Edmonton is ranked 10th in goals-for average and 16th in goals-against average. They average 32.1 shots per game, have a strong power play percentage of 24.4%, and hold opponents scoreless 78.1% of the time while shorthanded. Leon Draisaitl leads the team in goals and points, while Connor McDavid leads in assists. Goalie Calvin Pickard has been performing well in place of the injured Stuart Skinner. Despite a recent string of losses to San Jose, the Oilers overall have a strong power ranking of 1 and are ranked 11th in offense and 14th in defense.

Edmonton Oilers Poised for Victory Against Struggling San Jose Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers are currently vying for second place in the Pacific Division, showcasing a strong drive to secure a victory on Friday. Conversely, the San Jose Sharks are positioned at the bottom of the Western Conference, holding the poorest record in the NHL. San Jose ranks last in goals-against average (3.8) and shots allowed per game (31.8), as well as in goals-for (2.6) and penalty kill percentage (73.6%). In contrast, Edmonton leads in shots taken per game (32.1), ranks 10th in goals-for (3.2), and boasts the 9th best power play percentage (24.4%). Furthermore, San Jose has experienced seven consecutive overall losses and six consecutive road losses against Edmonton, while Edmonton has won four of their last six games after overcoming injury challenges and regaining full health.

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