San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL on 3/17

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The San Jose Sharks will take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. This NHL regular season game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on NBCS.

The Sharks enter this game with a record of 32-27-6. They rank 10th in the conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. The Oilers have a record of 33-26-9 and stand 7th in the conference and 3rd in the division.

Sharks vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +148, Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -175

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks are heading into their next game with mixed results from recent performances. In their last five games, they have two wins and three losses. Their most recent game against the Ottawa Senators ended with a 7-4 loss, showing some struggles in defense.

Looking at their key players, Macklin Celebrini stands out with his goal-scoring ability. He has scored 35 goals in 65 games this season, making him a crucial part of the Sharks’ offense. Another player to watch is Collin Graf, who has contributed with 19 goals and 21 assists over 64 games.

In the net, Alex Nedeljkovic has been a reliable presence with 39 saves in their win against the Boston Bruins. Yaroslav Askarov has also been significant, with 19 wins in 40 games played. The Sharks will look to their goaltending to help them turn their recent losses into future wins.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a 3-1 win against the Nashville Predators, with Connor McDavid leading the charge with three assists. The Oilers had 30 shots on goal and capitalized on one power play opportunity in this game.

In another recent outing, the Oilers fell 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues despite having 38 shots on goal. McDavid scored once in this game, while Leon Draisaitl added an assist. The Oilers were unable to score on the power play in this matchup.

The Oilers’ defense had challenges in a tough 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Tristan Jarry made 20 saves but allowed seven goals in that game. Evan Bouchard managed to find the net once, contributing to the Oilers’ total of two goals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks. The Oilers have a MoneyLine of -175, while the Sharks are at +148. With the Oilers ranked higher in goals and assists, they are projected to win with a score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have strong offensive stats, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to bet the over at -142, with a projected total of 7 goals.