The San Jose Sharks (20-44-10) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they face the Edmonton Oilers (43-26-5) at home on Thursday, April 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.

The Sharks have put up 23 goals over their last 10 outings, while conceding 40 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in five power-play goals (17.9%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.

Oilers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Oilers 4, Sharks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-275)
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 43-26-5 overall and 12-5-17 in overtime games.
In the 35 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 21-10-4 record (good for 46 points).
In the six games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Edmonton has taken six points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (2-7-2 record).
The Oilers have scored at least three goals in 53 games (40-10-3, 83 points).
In the 30 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 18-8-4 record (40 points).
In the 52 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 32-16-4 (68 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 7-9-1 (15 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (20-44-10 overall) have posted a record of 6-10-16 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 28 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
Across the 16 games this season the Sharks finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
San Jose has 13 points (5-15-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 33 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games this season and has recorded 20 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 6-12-1 (13 points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 52 games. The Sharks finished 12-31-9 in those matchups (33 points).

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