The Edmonton Oilers, fueled by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, are set to take the ice against Brent Burns, Logan Couture, and the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center for a divisional showdown. The action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, and fans at home can catch the game live on Sportsnet West.
Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks Odds
Oddsmakers have not yet posted moneyline or Over/Under odds for this matchup.
Producing -8.0 units for moneyline gamblers, San Jose is 23-20 straight up (SU) overall this year. That winning percentage, ranked third in the Pacific Division so far this season, is right in line with what the team managed during the 2017-18 season (45-37). Through 43 regular season matches, 26 of the team’s games have gone over the total, while 16 have gone under and just one has pushed. The team is 13-8 SU at home this season.
The Sharks have connected on 25.0 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated fourth overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.9 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 24.5 saves per game with a .897 save percentage, Martin Jones (19-12-4) has been the primary option in goal for San Jose this year. If San Jose chooses to give him a rest, however, head coach Peter Deboer might turn to Aaron Dell (6-8-8 record, .890 save percentage, 3.10 goals against average).
Edmonton has lost 2.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far and is currently 20-22 straight up (SU). Through 42 regular season outings, 21 of its games have gone under the total, while 17 have gone over and just four have pushed. The Oilers are 10-12 SU as a road team this season.
The Oilers have converted on 21.0 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 20th overall and it’s successfully killed off 78.1 percent of all opponent power plays.
Mikko Koskinen (.915 save percentage and 2.64 goals against average) has been the primary option in goal for Edmonton. Koskinen is averaging 26.0 saves per game and owns a 12-10-1 record.
Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks Free Picks
NHL Tip: SU Winner – Sharks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- For both of these clubs, the total has gone over in four of their last five matches.
- Edmonton has managed 22.4 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while San Jose has been attempting 37.0 shots per game over its last five at home.
- Nine of Edmonton’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 3-6 in those games.
- Edmonton skaters have accounted for the fourth-most hits in the league (27.1 per game).
