Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28

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The Edmonton Oilers will visit the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The game is part of the NHL Regular Season and will be broadcast on NBCS. The Oilers have a record of 29-23-8 and are ranked second in the Western Pacific Division.

The Sharks hold a record of 27-25-4 and sit in sixth place in the same division. Edmonton’s head coach is Kris Knoblauch, while San Jose is led by Ryan Warsofsky. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the Western Conference.

Oilers vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -155, San Jose Sharks +130

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers recently had a strong performance against the Los Angeles Kings, winning 8-1. Leon Draisaitl led the way with one goal and three assists. Jake Walman also contributed with two goals on four shots.

In a previous game, the Oilers faced a tough 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Matt Savoie and Evan Bouchard each scored and added assists. Despite the loss, the Oilers managed to score five goals on 27 shots.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are key players for the Oilers this season. McDavid has played 60 games, scoring 35 goals and providing 65 assists. Draisaitl has also been important, with 30 goals and 54 assists in 57 games.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Calgary Flames at home with a score of 4-1. Despite putting up 35 shots on goal, the Sharks only managed to score once.

In a previous away game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Sharks were defeated 4-2. The team recorded 25 shots and failed to convert on power play opportunities. Timothy Liljegren and Philipp Kurashev each scored a goal in that game.

The Sharks’ skaters have been active this season, with Macklin Celebrini leading the team. He has played 56 games, scoring 28 goals and contributing 53 assists. Tyler Toffoli is another key player, adding 16 goals and 21 assists in his 56 games played.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks with a moneyline of -155. The Oilers have strong stats with 211 goals and 359 assists, ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively. Given these stats, the Oilers are projected to win with a score of 4-3. The Sharks, while competitive, rank lower in goals and assists, making the Oilers a solid pick.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5, with the over being -133. Both teams have high-scoring abilities, with the Oilers leading in power play goals. The Sharks also contribute with a total of 170 goals this season. With both teams’ offensive capabilities, the game is projected to go over 6.5 with a combined score of 7 goals.