Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - April 8

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The Edmonton Oilers (39-29-10) and San Jose Sharks (37-32-7) meet at SAP Center at San Jose on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. The Oilers lost to the Utah Mammoth 6-5 in overtime in their last outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Wednesday's contest.

In the last 10 contests, the Sharks are 5-4-1 while totaling 27 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have conceded 32 goals.

Oilers vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-104)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers are 39-29-10 overall and 9-10-19 in overtime games.
  • Edmonton has 33 points (13-10-7) in the 30 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
  • Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (2-12-1 record, five points).
  • The Oilers are 37-9-8 in the 54 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 82 points).
  • In the 31 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 14-12-5 record (33 points).
  • In the 48 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 25-17-6 (56 points).
  • The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Oilers finished 11-11-4 in those contests (26 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have a 12-7-19 record in overtime contests this season and a 37-32-7 overall record.
  • In the 30 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 44 points.
  • This season the Sharks scored only one goal in 11 games and they've earned two points (0-9-2) in those contests.
  • San Jose has earned eight points (3-7-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Sharks have earned 71 points in their 49 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 15-11-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
  • The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 49 games. The Sharks went 23-21-5 in those matchups (51 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
5th 3.46 Goals Scored 3.05 17th
27th 3.33 Goals Allowed 3.53 30th
4th 29.7 Shots 25.9 25th
10th 26.9 Shots Allowed 29.6 26th
1st 29.72% Power Play % 20.66% 15th
21st 77.83% Penalty Kill % 77.73% 22nd

Oilers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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