Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks skate into Rogers Place tonight to take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
The former Olympic teammates will put on a show, but my Sharks vs. Oilers predictions expect the Edmonton captain to shine brighter.
Find out why in my NHL picks for Tuesday, March 17.
Sharks vs Oilers prediction
Sharks vs Oilers best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-150)
Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid have been on a tear since teaming up in Milan for Team Canada, but "McJesus" has been on a whole other level.
The Edmonton Oilers superstar is averaging 1.53 points per game this season, and he's recorded seven multi-point games in 10 outings since returning from the Olympic break.
The San Jose Sharks are giving up 3.51 goals per game (31st), and that number is up to 3.60 in their last 10, which includes a 5-4 win over Edmonton in a game where McDavid had three assists.
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Evan Bouchard leads all NHL blueliners with 77 points, 58 of which are assists. He’s also registered at least one apple in nine of his last 11 games and is heavily featured on Edmonton's top-ranked power play.
Matt Savoie has been elevated to the top line alongside McDavid and Zach Hyman. As a result of this increased role, he has points in back-to-back games while averaging nearly 17 minutes a night.
Sharks vs Oilers SGP
- Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
- Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
- Matt Savoie Over 0.5 points
Sharks vs Oilers odds
- Moneyline: Sharks +145 | Oilers -170
- Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-155) | Oilers -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-150) | Under 6.5 (+130)
Sharks vs Oilers trend
The Oilers are 8-2 on the moneyline in the last 10 contests between these teams. Find more NHL betting trends for Sharks vs. Oilers.
How to watch Sharks vs Oilers
| Location | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCSCA, SNW |
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