San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Oilers

The San Jose Sharks square off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, March 17.

We’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Oilers to win in regulation time. The home team have a strong chance of beating the Sharks and the -111 makes plenty of appeal.

San Jose Sharks were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 7-4 loss against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Collin Graf was on target along with three of his teammates.

Edmonton Oilers were winners last time out. It was a 3-1 home victory against Nashville Predators at Rogers Place. Connor McDavid had 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Connor Ingram had a great game and ended up with 26 saves (.963).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks beat the Oilers when the teams last met. It was a 5-4 scoreline at SAP Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Oilers have won eight.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

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

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.6 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, with Collin Graf racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.78 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 23.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.8 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 18 points, 3 goals and 15 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after registering 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.74 GAA with a .892 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Edmonton Oilers to win in regulation time at -111. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Sharks vs Oilers stats:

• Oilers have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Oilers have won 8 of their last 10 games against Sharks.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are many options to simply backing Edmonton to win and perhaps Match Winner & Total Goals could be the way to go. We also recommend Puck Line & Winning Margin.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 Assists -227

Evan Bouchard (Oilers) has finished with at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching -227 in the hope that our pick covers the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 4 - 6 Oilers

There’s the option to wager on the Oilers to win by a 6-4 scoreline. Odds of +3000 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Oilers

1-0

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+7500

2-0

Sharks

+7500

Oilers

+6000

2-1

Sharks

+2200

Oilers

+2000

3-0

Sharks

+5500

Oilers

+4000

3-1

Sharks

+2900

Oilers

+2200

3-2

Sharks

+1150

Oilers

+950

4-0

Sharks

+7000

Oilers

+4000

4-1

Sharks

+2500

Oilers

+1600

4-2

Sharks

+2000

Oilers

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1100

Oilers

+900

5-0

Sharks

+11000

Oilers

+6000

5-1

Sharks

+4000

Oilers

+2000

5-2

Sharks

+2200

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Sharks

+2400

Oilers

+1700

5-4

Sharks

+1700

Oilers

+1500

6-0

Sharks

+1700

Oilers

+8000

6-1

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Sharks

+4000

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Sharks

+3000

Oilers

+1900

6-4

Sharks

+4000

Oilers

+3000

6-5

Sharks

+3500

Oilers

+3300

7-0

Sharks

+3500

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Sharks

+13000

Oilers

+6000

7-2

Sharks

+10000

Oilers

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+6000

Oilers

+3500

7-4

Sharks

+6000

Oilers

+4000

7-5

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+6600

7-6

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+7500

8-1

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+10000

8-2

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+8000

8-3

Sharks

+8000

Oilers

+8000

8-4

Sharks

+11000

Oilers

+7000

8-5

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-6

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+14000

9-2

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+13000

9-3

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+13000

9-4

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+14000

9-5

Sharks

+12000

Oilers

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers 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.

The Edmonton Oilers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -167 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 63% chance of winning. San Jose Sharks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +138.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -145.

If you're looking to place a National Hockey League wager, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Take your time to find the lines and odds that offer the best value.

Moneyline

Sharks

+138

Oilers

-167

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+225

Tie

+360

Oilers

-111

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-175

Oilers -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+118

Over 6.5

-145

If you have a view on Player Goals, Powerplay Points, Assists, Shots or Goaltender Saves, then the player and goalie prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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San Jose Sharks Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.1
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 3.6

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