Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

There are many reasons to support the prediction that the Oilers will beat the Sharks in 60 minutes. Therefore, we’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can get odds of +104.

Edmonton Oilers won their previous game by a 8-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Leon Draisaitl racked up 4 points which includes 1 goal and 3 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram was red hot in this one, making 21 saves (.955).

San Jose Sharks were defeated last time out, making it five losses on the spin. SAP Center saw them beaten 4-1 at home to Calgary Flames. Sharks had 35 shots but despite this only managed to score one goal. Tyler Toffoli was the goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-3 win for the Oilers at Rogers Place when they last played the Sharks. The Oilers have won seven on the spin against the Sharks. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 34.0 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 4.3 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.4%.

Evan Bouchard is the top points scorer with 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, with Leon Draisaitl recording 17 points, 5 goals and 12 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 4.89 goal against average with a .831 save percentage.

The Sharks have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Will Smith with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Macklin Celebrini is next best after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.43 GAA with a .877 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Approach Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The +104 about Edmonton Oilers look really attractive when it comes to the 60-minute line. We think their opponents can be beaten in this NHL clash, so this is our best pick.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Oilers vs Sharks stats:

• Oilers have won 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sharks have lost their last 5 games.
• Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sharks have lost their last 7 games against Oilers.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 49% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 1.5 Shots -200

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 5 - 3 Sharks

You can secure odds of +1700 that the Oilers are able to land a 5-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Sharks

1-0

Oilers

+7500

Sharks

+8000

2-0

Oilers

+6600

Sharks

+7500

2-1

Oilers

+2000

Sharks

+2200

3-0

Oilers

+4000

Sharks

+6000

3-1

Oilers

+2200

Sharks

+2900

3-2

Oilers

+950

Sharks

+1100

4-0

Oilers

+4500

Sharks

+7000

4-1

Oilers

+1700

Sharks

+2500

4-2

Oilers

+1500

Sharks

+2000

4-3

Oilers

+900

Sharks

+1050

5-0

Oilers

+6600

Sharks

+11000

5-1

Oilers

+2200

Sharks

+4000

5-2

Oilers

+1400

Sharks

+2200

5-3

Oilers

+1700

Sharks

+2400

5-4

Oilers

+1400

Sharks

+1600

6-1

Oilers

+4500

Sharks

+9000

6-2

Oilers

+2200

Sharks

+4000

6-3

Oilers

+2000

Sharks

+3000

6-4

Oilers

+3000

Sharks

+4000

6-5

Oilers

+3000

Sharks

+3400

7-1

Oilers

+7000

Sharks

+13000

7-2

Oilers

+5000

Sharks

+10000

7-3

Oilers

+3500

Sharks

+6000

7-4

Oilers

+4000

Sharks

+5500

7-5

Oilers

+6600

Sharks

+8000

7-6

Oilers

+7000

Sharks

+7500

8-3

Oilers

+8000

Sharks

+14000

8-4

Oilers

+7000

Sharks

+11000

8-5

Oilers

+9000

Sharks

+11000

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Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Edmonton Oilers have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -156 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +130 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -161.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Oilers

-156

Sharks

+130

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

-102

Tie

+330

Sharks

+220

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+152

Sharks +1.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+130

Over 6.5

-161

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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