The Edmonton Oilers welcome the San Jose Sharks to Rogers Place on Thursday, January 29, and all eyes will be on superstars Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid.
While San Jose is treading water in the Western Conference playoff race, my Sharks vs. Oilers predictions and top NHL picks expect Edmonton to win convincingly.
Sharks vs Oilers prediction
Sharks vs Oilers best bet: Oilers -1.5 (+120)
The San Jose Sharks are turning heads, but they’re sinking against the NHL contenders and have lost each of their past three games against teams occupying a postseason position by a combined score of 15-5.
Going into Rogers Place to face the Edmonton Oilers and superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is another huge uptick in class for the Sharks.
Edmonton has scored 13 times across its past two games, and San Jose has allowed the third-most goals per game this season.
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In addition to the highlighted San Jose defensive shortcomings, Edmonton has had its own trouble keeping the puck out of its net, allowing 15 goals over the past three games.
Turning to Oilers winger Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, he’s been a consistent scoring source and plays with McDavid in all offensive situations.
Nugent-Hopkins has marked the scoresheet in nine of his past 13 games, and he’s been on the ice with McDavid for a monster 6.84 goals per 60 minutes.
Sharks vs Oilers SGP
- Oilers -1.5
- Over 6.5
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 0.5 points
Sharks vs Oilers odds
- Moneyline: Sharks +175 | Oilers -215
- Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-130) | Oilers -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-135) | Under 6.5 (+115)
Sharks vs Oilers trend
The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Over in 17 of their last 25 home games (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI), and the San Jose Sharks have played to the Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.15 Units / 26% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Sharks vs. Oilers.
How to watch Sharks vs Oilers
| Location | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet One |
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