Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Jan. 29

After Mattias Ekholm's three-goal showing in the Edmonton Oilers' 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers (27-19-8) host the San Jose Sharks (27-21-3) on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Thursday's game.

The Sharks have put up 34 goals over their last 10 games, while allowing 27 goals. A total of 39 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in 11 power-play goals (28.2%). They are 7-3-0 over those contests.

Oilers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Oilers 4, Sharks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-184)
• Total Pick: Under 7 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers (27-19-8 overall) have a 6-8-14 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Edmonton has 23 points (9-7-5) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
• Edmonton has scored two goals in 11 games this season (2-9-0 record, four points).
• The Oilers are 25-4-7 in the 36 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 57 points).
• In the 24 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 11-9-4 record (26 points).
• In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 17-13-5 (39 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 8-6-3 (19 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have a 11-3-14 record in overtime games this season and a 27-21-3 overall record.
• San Jose has earned 28 points (13-4-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
• San Jose has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Sharks have scored at least three goals 33 times, earning 52 points from those matchups (25-6-2).
• San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has registered 23 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 8-7-0 (16 points).
• The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Sharks went 18-14-3 in those contests (39 points).

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Oilers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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