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Edmonton Oilers Expected to Dominate San Jose Sharks in Pacific Division Matchup at Rogers Place

The NHL betting action continues on Monday, April 15, with the San Jose Sharks taking on the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division matchup at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The game is set to start at 9:30 PM ET. This will be the third and final regular-season meeting between the two teams, with the Sharks winning the first game 3-2 in November and the Oilers responding with a 5-0 victory in December. Edmonton is the favored team with a betting line of -450 that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +345 | Oilers -450
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+133) | Oilers -1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 82%.

San Jose vs Edmonton Stats

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have faced recent struggles, dropping three of their last four games. Despite a 3-1 road victory against the Seattle Kraken, they suffered home losses to the Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild. In their latest game against the Wild, they were outshot 38-29, with goals from Jan Rutta and Mario Ferraro, and Mackenzie Blackwood allowing six goals on 38 shots. Blackwood has been the primary goaltender in eight of the last ten games, with a 10-25-4 record and a .899 save percentage. Backup Devin Cooley has a 2-1-1 record with a 2.99 GAA and a .918 save percentage. With a power ranking of 31, the Sharks rank low in offense and defense, averaging 2.23 goals per game and allowing 3.96 goals per game. Their overall record for the season is 19-52-9. Take advantage of the best betting offers from online sportsbooks.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers recently suffered back-to-back losses to the Vancouver Canucks and Arizona Coyotes, with their most recent defeat being a 3-1 loss to the Canucks. Despite outshooting their opponents and missing key player Connor McDavid, the Oilers struggled to convert on power plays and were out-hit by the Canucks. Goalie Stuart Skinner had a tough game, giving up two goals on 26 shots. The Oilers currently have a power ranking of 5, ranking #4 for offense and #8 for defense, with an overall record of 48-25-6. In their last three matchups against the San Jose Sharks, the Oilers went 2-1-0.

Edmonton Oilers Poised for Victory Against Struggling San Jose Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers are poised to secure a victory against the struggling San Jose Sharks, even in the absence of key player Connor McDavid. Although McDavid's absence is felt, the Oilers boast a strong lineup with multiple offensive threats that are likely to overpower the Sharks. In contrast, San Jose has little motivation to perform effectively, sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings with just 47 points. The Sharks rank last in the league for both goals scored (2.21) and goals conceded (3.90). Conversely, the Oilers are currently second in the Pacific Division, with a comfortable lead over the Los Angeles Kings and trailing the Vancouver Canucks by a mere five points. This match is anticipated to result in a clear victory for the Edmonton Oilers.

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