Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - April 16

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The San Jose Sharks (20-49-12) will attempt to halt a 10-game losing streak when they square off against the Edmonton Oilers (47-29-5) at home on Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Sharks have put up 22 goals during their past 10 games, while giving up 45 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into three power-play goals (13.0%). They are 0-7-3 over those games.

Oilers vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Oilers 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-224)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers are 47-29-5 overall and 12-5-17 in overtime contests.
  • Edmonton has 50 points (23-11-4) in the 38 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
  • Edmonton has finished 2-8-2 in the 12 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering six points).
  • The Oilers are 44-10-3 in the 57 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 91 points).
  • In the 31 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 19-8-4 record (42 points).
  • In the 56 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 35-17-4 (74 points).
  • The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Oilers went 8-11-1 in those matchups (17 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 20-49-12 record this season and are 6-12-18 in games that have required overtime.
  • In the 32 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 27 points.
  • Across the 18 games this season the Sharks finished with just one goal, they have earned five points.
  • San Jose has 13 points (5-19-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Sharks have earned 34 points in their 34 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 8-14-5 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 6-13-1 (13 points).
  • The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 57 games. The Sharks finished 12-34-11 in those contests (35 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
11th 3.16 Goals Scored 2.57 31st
15th 2.9 Goals Allowed 3.79 32nd
1st 32 Shots 27 26th
9th 27 Shots Allowed 31.8 31st
11th 23.94% Power Play % 18.75% 25th
18th 77.94% Penalty Kill % 74.02% 28th

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