San Jose Sharks - Edmonton Oilers predictions and free betting tips [29/12/2023]

On Friday morning, the Edmonton Oilers will visit the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks are having a tough time this season with an overall record of 9-23-3. They've suffered six straight defeats, including a recent loss to Los Angeles with a score of 1:5. Despite leading 1:0 after the first period in this match, Sharks conceded five goals. This defeat is part of a series of failures, including losses to Vancouver, Arizona, and Colorado. On average, the Sharks score 2.15 goals per game and concede 4.03, with an effectiveness in powerplay at 20.2% and penalty kill at 72.9%. Hertl stands out for the team with 12 goals and 15 assists. Blackwood is expected to appear in goal, showing a result of 4-14-2 this season, 3.92 goals against on average, and a 0.889 save percentage.

The last time the Edmonton Oilers visited San Jose on 9th November, the Sharks won 3:2. After that match, the Sharks underwent coaching changes, which led to improved results. However, in a recent game against Los Angeles, the Sharks suffered a defeat, although they led 1:0 after the first period, they conceded several goals in quick succession. Winger Granlund noted that the team needs to show more resilience in such situations. Despite these difficulties, Zetterlund stands out for the Sharks, scoring his tenth goal of the season and accumulating three points. 

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers, showing stable results in recent matches, improved their stats to 15-15-1 after a recent victory over the New York Rangers with a score of 4:3. In this game, Edmonton initially trailed 0:1 in the third period, but then netted 4 consecutive goals in six minutes, securing their win. The Oilers outshot their opponent 34-28. This victory followed a success against New Jersey, where Edmonton also scored four goals in the final period, winning 6:3, despite a three-game losing streak. On average, the Oilers score 3.45 goals per game and concede 3.42, with 26.2% on powerplay and 78% on penalty kill.

McDavid leads the team with 12 goals, 32 assists, and 86 shots. In the net for Edmonton is Skinner, with stats of 12-9-1, 3.04 goals against on average, and a 0.886 save percentage. Coach Knoblauch expressed his confidence that, despite the losing streak from 14th to 19th December, the team deserved better results, noting improvement in the defensive structure and the goaltenders' contribution to the team's success. These victories demonstrate the Oilers' ability to bounce back quickly and dominate at critical points in the game.

Head-to-Head

From 2020 to 2023, Edmonton won on eight consecutive occasions. However, in the latest match on 10th November, San Jose broke the winning streak taking the game 3:2. Earlier last season, the Oilers won 5:2, 6:1, and 5:4 in overtime.

Prediction for the match San Jose Sharks - Edmonton Oilers

Yes, the Sharks are having a challenging season and haven't won in six consecutive matches. Their last victory was on 12th December. However, it's worth noting that San Jose has beaten Winnipeg, Washington, Vancouver, Saint Louis, and Edmonton at home. So, taking the Shark's positive handicap seems to be a viable bet.