Last Updated on January 13, 2023 12:37 pm by Anthony Rome
Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction & Odds
The Oilers and Sharks have cashed the over in previous meetings but is the 6.5-goal total set too high for Friday night’s 10:30 p.m. ET matchup in San Jose?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
057 Edmonton Oilers (-162) at 058 San Jose Sharks (+134); o/u 6.5
10:30 p.m. ET, Friday, January 13, 2023
SAP Center at San Jose, CA
Oilers vs. Sharks Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 73% of bets are on the Oilers moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Edmonton Oilers DFS SPIN
Connor McDavid scored a goal on eight shots, added an assist, doled out two hits and logged two PIM in Wednesday’s 6-2 win over the Ducks. McDavid took care of business quickly, and his tally stood as the game-winner. He also set up Dylan Holloway on the opening goal. McDavid has yet to be held off the scoresheet in January, recording three goals and four helpers over five contests. He’s up to 35 tallies, 79 points, 170 shots, 37 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 43 appearances in one of the best first halves of a season in decades.
San Jose Sharks DFS SPIN
Erik Karlsson notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Kings. Karlsson has assists in back-to-back games since his 14-game point streak ended Jan. 7. The 32-year-old defenseman helped out on a Timo Meier tally in the third period. Karlsson continues to remain on track for a career year with 56 points (15 on the power play), 117 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 43 appearances overall.
Oilers vs. Sharks NHL Betting Trends
Road team is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings
Favorite is 42-17 in the last 59 meetings
Oilers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games
Oilers vs. Sharks NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 18-7-3 in the last 28 meetings between these two teams and is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in San Jose. The over is also 4-0 in the Oilers’ last four games versus the Pacific, is 6-1 in their last seven road games and is 16-6-1 in their last 23 games overall. On the other side, the over is 25-8-2 in the Sharks’ last 35 games, is 15-5-2 in their last 22 home games and is 15-4-2 in their last 21 games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: OILERS/SHARKS OVER 6.5