Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (April 8)
The San Jose Sharks face a must-win situation at home tonight when they face the Edmonton Oilers.
Despite winning four of the previous five, the Sharks are the betting underdog against an Edmonton team that will not have Leon Draisaitl and, more than likely, Zach Hyman. Considering those key absences, I'm backing the Under in my Oilers vs. Sharks prediction.
The Oilers have a motivated Connor McDavid, though, who almost dragged them to a victory in Utah last night. Speaking of motivated, I expect Macklin Celebrini to resemble a shark in blood-infested waters, ravenous and ready to hunt. The game from SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., starts at 10 p.m. ET (TNT).
🏒 Oilers vs. Sharks picks & odds today: April 8
See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Bet type | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oilers ML (-122 via FanDuel) | 0.5u -> 0.41u | The Oilers are 3-1 in the second night of a back-to-back with Connor Ingram in goal |
| Under 6.5 (-105 via FanDuel) | 0.5u -> 0.48u | 3 Unders in a row with Ingram in goal |
| Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 shots (-115 via BetMGM) | 2u -> 1.7u | Celebrini will be buzzing, and he'll take advantage of some slightly heavy legs |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 2.59 units
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💰 Oilers vs. Sharks prediction & best bet
Under 6.5 (-105)
I committed a cardinal sin in last night's Oilers vs. Mammoth prediction, giving Tristan Jarry the benefit of the doubt. The Oilers will start Connor Ingram tonight, who is 3-1 in the second game of a back-to-back.
Their last three games with him in goal had six goals or fewer. The only way Edmonton has a chance, particularly without Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, is to play a responsible defensive game.
While that's not exactly their forte, the collective will prove it can protect their netminder in a pinch. And the Under cashed in two of the previous three Sharks' games.
Score prediction: Oilers 3, Sharks 2
🔥 Best Oilers vs. Sharks player prop bet
Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 shots (-115)
Still with a shot at winning MVP, according to the Hart Trophy odds, Celebrini will be amped for this pivotal contest. I expect him to pile the pressure on an Oilers team playing their second game in 24 hours.
The 19-year-old is almost impossible to handle with full energy reserves, and there's no way every Edmonton player is feeling fresh after a physically charged game in Utah last night.
He hit the Over on this total in four of the previous six games, attempting 7.2 shots per contest during that stretch. Of the best sports betting sites, BetMGM offers the best price. I also backed Celebrini in my NHL player props.
📊 Live Oilers vs. Sharks odds
The Oilers opened as the -130 betting favorite, but those odds have since lengthened after they lost in Utah on Tuesday. They are still the betting favourite, but only 38% of the betting public have backed them to win in San Jose.
🚀 Oilers vs. Sharks same-game parlay
💵 Oilers vs. Sharks SGP picks
- Oilers ML (-122)
- Under 6.5 (-105)
- Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 shots (-120)
Best odds: +551 via FanDuel (0.1u -> .55u)
💵 My betting record for NHL picks
All NHL picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 1
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62-81-4 | +10.45 units ✅ | 7.9% ✅ |
| Player props | 41-56 | -1.41 units ❌ | -1.5% ❌ |
| Parlays | 0-3 | -0.3 units ❌ | -100% ❌ |
💡 How I'm betting Oilers vs. Sharks
Follow all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.
After watching the Oilers' debacle in Utah, I don't have much confidence in my moneyline or Over/Under picks. But I'm banking on the game having a different feel with Ingram in goal, who has been pretty good recently.
He also has a good track record, albeit over a small sample size, of playing well on the second night of a back-to-back since joining Edmonton. What I am confident in, though, is my Celebrini player prop. The megastar-in-the-making will be full of beans, and he should take full advantage of a tired, depleted Oilers forward group.
That's why I'm investing 2 units in that wager and only half units on the other two.
📈 Oilers vs. Sharks betting trends
| Oilers | Statistic | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| 39-29-10 | W-L record | 37-32-7 |
| 33-45-0 | ATS record | 44-32-0 |
| 5-5-0 | O/U record last 10 | 4-6-0 |
| 3-2-0 | Last 5 games | 4-1-0 |
🚑 Oilers vs. Sharks injuries
📺 How to watch Oilers vs. Sharks
- Date: Wednesday, April 8
- Puck drop: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: SAP Center (San Jose, Calif.)
- TV: TNT, Sportsnet
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