The Edmonton Oilers will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the San Jose Sharks pay a visit to Rogers Place.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Edmonton Oilers in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -130 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Monday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-2 victory for the Sharks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oilers sit at 14-17-2 on the season; in comparison, the San Jose Sharks are currently 17-10-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Edmonton is 17-16 OU, and San Jose is 9-21-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs San Jose injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 8 (Edmonton Oilers) and the No. 6 (San Jose Sharks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 16-ranked offense (2.91 goals per game) against a San Jose Sharks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.42 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.2% rate while the Sharks have a 85.58% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Canucks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +129 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Oilers were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Edmonton at +101 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Vancouver, Thursday, December 21st
Edmonton home to St. Louis, Thursday, December 21st