Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Edmonton Oilers face the San Jose Sharks with both teams heading in opposite directions in the Pacific Division. The Oilers are 29-23-8 and following an 8-1 stomping over the Kings, they have moved into second place in the division while the Sharks, at 27-25-4 and with four losses in a row, have fallen into sixth in the division and six points out of a playoff spot. Who will win this game? Check out our Oilers vs Sharks prediction!
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Edmonton is led by a remarkable offense
The Oilers are having a great season thanks mostly to their offense, which is scoring 3.52 goals per game with 13 goals in the last two games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have scored 65 goals and 119 assists while defenseman Evan Bouchard has added 16 goals and 50 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has been dominant but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.30 goals per game. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have combined for 8.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Tristan Jarry has struggled in his latest starts, allowing 14 goals in his last three.
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Key injury report for Oilers
- No key injuries to report.
Sharks have been let down by awful defense
The Sharks have shown promise this season because of their offense, scoring 3.04 goals per game. Macklin Celebrini has 28 goals and 53 assists while Will Smith and Alexander Wennberg have added 27 goals and 49 assists to add depth to the forward unit.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.50 goals per game with four goals in their latest game. Mario Ferraro and Dmitry Orlov have combined for 4.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has struggled lately, allowing 10 goals in his last three starts.
Key injury report for Sharks
- No key injuries to report.
Oilers vs Sharks Pick
Money Line Pick For Oilers vs Sharks
- Oilers (-160) (4 units)
The Sharks are desperate for a win and look to snap their four-game losing streak. However, the Oilers are having a great season and look to take over this game from the first period. The Oilers, who average 3.52 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl controlling the puck and the pace of the game while overwhelming the Sharks with quick shots. The Oilers should limit the Sharks offense with Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm creating turnovers while goaltender Tristan Jarry steps up and blanks the shots on the net. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Oilers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Oilers vs Sharks
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Oilers and Sharks are led by great offenses that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Sharks, who average 3.04 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who have scored 13 goals in the last two games, should run up the score against the Sharks, who allow 3.50 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement as Evan Bouchard picks apart the Sharks defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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