Sharks vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - April 16

The Winnipeg Jets (35-34-12, on a three-game losing streak) host the San Jose Sharks (38-35-8) at Canada Life Centre. The contest on Thursday, April 16 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

Over the past 10 games, the Sharks have gone 5-4-1 while scoring 30 total goals (seven power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.2%). They have conceded 36 goals.

Sharks vs. Jets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Jets 4, Sharks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Jets (-159)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have gone 7-12-19 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 35-34-12.
• Winnipeg is 14-12-8 (36 points) in its 34 games decided by one goal.
• In the 14 games this season the Jets recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-12-2 (two points).
• Winnipeg has scored exactly two goals in 12 games this season (4-6-2 record, 10 points).
• The Jets are 31-10-8 in the 49 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 70 points).
• In the 27 games when Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 13-10-4.
• In the 32 games when it outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 14-15-3 (31 points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 48 games. The Jets went 21-19-8 in those contests (50 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have a record of 38-35-8 this season and are 12-8-20 in overtime matchups.
• In the 31 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 46 points.
• This season the Sharks scored only one goal in 12 games and they've earned two points (0-10-2) in those contests.
• San Jose has earned eight points (3-9-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Sharks have earned 74 points in their 51 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 30 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 16-13-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 54 games, going 24-24-6 to register 54 points.

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Sharks vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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