San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 4/28/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+275) Oilers (-350)

Rogers Place is the site where the Edmonton Oilers (47-27-6) will play the San Jose Sharks (32-36-12) on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Sharks at +275 while the Oilers are priced at -350. The over/under has been set at 6.

The San Jose Sharks were on the losing side of the ice with a 5-2 loss to the Ducks their last time on the ice. San Jose accumulated 11 minutes in the box for this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. The Sharks had a below average offensive outing in the loss. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 33 shots they attempted.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have racked up 207 goals (29th in the NHL) so far this season and have given up 253. For the current season, they have 76 points and their points percentage is .475. San Jose has compiled 213 power play opportunities and they have notched 40 goals out of those chances, earning them a percentage of 18.78%. When at even strength, the Sharks have surrendered 221 goals while getting 167 themselves. San Jose has taken 2,332 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.9%. The Sharks have had 2,560 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. San Jose Sharks opponents have 218 power play opportunities (26th in pro hockey) and have come away with 32 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is James Reimer. The opposition has notched 1,096 goals against Reimer in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.80. Reimer has played in 432 contests during his hockey career. His save percentage is at .913 during his 23,518 minutes in the crease. He has a mark of 192-148-52 and got the start in 396 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Reimer has earned 208 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .525. Reimer has seen 12,608 shot attempts against him and he has 11,512 saves.

In their last contest, Edmonton opposed the Penguins in an outing where the Oilers notched a win by a final of 5-1. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup and recorded 2 goals out of those attempts. The Oilers recorded 5 goals out of the 42 shots on goal they were seeking.

Edmonton has tried 2,726 shots (10th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.20%, while allowing their opponents 2,562 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.52% on their opponents 249 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.4%. They have a total of 230 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 26.09%. The Oilers have tallied 218 goals at even strength and 60 goals (6th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 245 goals to be scored by way of 194 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Edmonton Oilers have earned a total of 278 goals, 100 points, and a points percentage of .625.

Across the ice you are expected to see Mike Smith patrolling the crease. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals/game and he has yielded 1,720 goals altogether. Smith's percentage of quality starts is 53.4% and he has accumulated 335 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 627 games and has played 38,260 mins. Smith is the owner of a career mark of 299-263-78 and has been in net for 670 games. He has tallied 17,869 saves out of the 19,589 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose (+275)

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