Oilers vs Sharks

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers roll into San Jose on a five-game winning streak, hungry to secure more points in a tense Pacific Division playoff race. Meanwhile, the Sharks, bottom dwellers in the West, have lost their last four and continue to limp toward the finish line. San Jose’s struggles have deepened with key defenseman Mario Ferraro still sidelined due to injury, further weakening a blue line already leaking goals. McDavid — who has 20 points in his last 11 games against the Sharks — thrives against this weak opponent, and with Leon Draisaitl also catching fire, the Oilers possess far more offensive firepower. Edmonton also faces playoff pressure, giving them added urgency, while San Jose is playing for pride (and likely lottery odds). Considering the low moneyline return at -278, the pick carries moderate value for a favorite, but the win probability justifies a Grade B. With San Jose ice-cold and undermanned, this is a matchup tilted heavily in favor of the visiting Oil. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:26

Connor McDavid and the high-octane Edmonton Oilers don't need much of an invitation to light the lamp, especially at home late in the season with playoff positioning still up for grabs. Riding a three-game win streak and scoring an average of 4.2 goals during that stretch, the Oil's top line—anchored by McDavid and a resurgent Leon Draisaitl—should have little trouble slicing through a San Jose defense that's allowed more goals than any team in the league. The Sharks, deep into a five-game skid, limp into Rogers Place already eliminated from playoff contention and without several key players, including Logan Couture and Mario Ferraro. While the Teal could sneak in a couple goals thanks to Edmonton's occasionally shaky goaltending and Tomas Hertl's history of scoring against the Copper and Blue, the real story here is the imbalance in firepower. With both teams nearing the end of the regular season, expect Edmonton to push offensively, especially on the man advantage, where they've torched SJ in past meetings. This one smells like a 5-2 or 6-3 hockey game. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:26

Led by the blistering form of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the high-flying Oilers are primed for another statement win as they host the struggling Sharks. Edmonton is riding a solid four-game winning streak and eyeing a higher playoff seed, while the Teal and Black have lost seven of their last eight and are long removed from any postseason hopes. The injury absence of San Jose’s Logan Couture (lower body) continues to leave them rudderless in the offensive zone—a major red flag against a team as explosive as the Oilers. Zach Hyman, who has scored in four straight versus the Sharks, adds another layer of danger for a thin San Jose blue line that’s surrendered the second-most goals in the league. The Pacific Division-leading Oil are dialed in down the stretch, where urgency and depth make the difference. Edmonton covering the puckline at -1.5 brings decent value at -105 in what has the makings of a multi-goal rout, though garbage-time goals always carry risk. Grade: B+. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 03/04/2025 04:27