San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The San Jose Sharks travel to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The game is set to start at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in the Western Pacific Division.

San Jose enters the game with a record of 27-21-3. They are ranked 8th in the conference and 4th in their division. Edmonton, with a 27-19-8 record, holds the 5th spot in the conference and 2nd in the division. This game is important for both teams as they aim to improve their standings.

Sharks vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -223, San Jose Sharks +185

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks are coming off a strong performance against the Vancouver Canucks. They won 5-2, with Macklin Celebrini contributing one goal and three assists. The Sharks had 33 shots on goal and scored two power-play goals.

In their previous game, the Sharks secured a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers. Celebrini stood out again, scoring two goals. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made 28 saves on 29 shots, playing a key role in the win.

The Sharks have faced some setbacks, including a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite the loss, Tyler Toffoli managed to score one goal. The Sharks are ranked 12th in goals and 8th in power-play goals this season.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed bag of results recently. They secured a solid win against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 7-4. Mattias Ekholm led the charge with a hat-trick, while Leon Draisaitl contributed four assists.

In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Oilers emerged with a narrow 6-5 win. Connor McDavid was instrumental, scoring two goals and adding three assists. Evan Bouchard also played a key role with three goals and three assists.

Despite a few losses, the Oilers have shown strength in scoring and defense. Their power play performance ranks first in the league with 48 goals. Tristan Jarry has been a reliable presence in goal, with 559 saves in 23 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are the favorite with a moneyline of -223. Based on their higher goals and assists rankings, the Oilers are the recommended pick to win. The projected score is Oilers 4, Sharks 2.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.5. With both teams having strong offensive stats, the recommendation is to take the over at -124. The projected total score is 6, aligning closely with the line.