Sharks vs Oilers Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 29th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 27-21-3 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 5-2 in their last game. San Jose trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored the next five goals to pull away with the win. The Sharks out shot Vancouver by a total of 33-25, won 37.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Gaudette, Smith, Toffoli, and Klingberg, while Askarov stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-1 before that. The Sharks have won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 57 points. San Jose has scored 3.12 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 27 goals and 51 assists, while Will Smith has added 15 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 10-8-2 with a 2.87 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 27-19-8 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the next four goals and added two more in the third to seal the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 41-32, won 47.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid, Ekholm (3), Nurse, and Stastney, while Jarry stopped 37 out of 41 shots, which was a .902 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Capitals by a score of 6-5, but lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-2 before that. The Oilers have split their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 62 points. Edmonton has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 31.8% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 33 goals and 59 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 25 goals and 49 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 6-2-1 with a 3.23 goals against average and an .884 save percentage for the Oilers this season. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last nine night games against the Sharks following a win.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last six night games at Rogers Place.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight road games following a road win.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in six of their last seven road games following a road win.

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost three of their last five games as a home favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last three night games at Rogers Place when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four games between the Sharks and Oilers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 11 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 13 of the last 14 games between the Sharks and Oilers at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Thursday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Alexander Wennberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.

Sharks vs Oilers Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all three of those wins. The Sharks are 13-12-0 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 14-8-4 at home. Edmonton has won two games in a row, but they have allowed at least four goals in three straight. The Oilers are a high-powered team, but their goaltending and defense are below average. Take the over in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5