Sharks vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 16, 2026 , 01:41 PM ET • 3 min read

Parker's prediction: Goals will be tough to come by at Canada Life Centre tonight.

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Winnipeg Jets NHL goalie Connor Hellebuyck.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

The playoff pushes for the San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets both came up short, and the two teams will hit the ice with nothing on the line in their season finale at the Canada Life Centre on Thursday, April 16.

My top Sharks vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks expect a low-scoring game tonight.

Sharks vs Jets prediction

Sharks vs Jets best bet: Under 6.5 (-125)

The Winnipeg Jets have played to the Under in 10 of their past 15 home games, with their 7.1 team shooting percentage at five-on-five the second-lowest mark in the league.

So, with San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic winning four of his past five starts with a respectable .906 save percentage and 3.35 goals saved above average, I’m expecting Winnipeg to continue to have difficulty scoring tonight. 

I also expect Winnipeg star Connor Hellebuyck to show up and play well in the season finale given his .919 SV% on home ice the past three years.

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Sharks vs Jets same-game parlay

It’s been a career year for Winnipeg star Mark Scheifele, and he enters the season finale scorching hot to the tune of five goals, 15 assists and eight multi-point showings across his past 11 games.

The Sharks have allowed the second-most goals per game (3.73) on the road, too.

Sharks vs Jets SGP

  • Under 6.5
  • Mark Scheifele Over 1.5 points

Sharks vs Jets odds

  • Moneyline: San Jose +135 | Winnipeg -155
  • Puck Line: San Jose +1.5 (-180) | Winnipeg -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)

Sharks vs Jets trend

The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.85 Units / 35% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Sharks vs. Jets.

How to watch Sharks vs Jets

Location Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Date Thursday, April 16, 2026
Puck drop 8:00 p.m. ET
TV TSN3

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