NHL Picks: Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers are an explosive young team with a lot of holes. The defense is porous, the goaltending is suspect, and the offense is inconsistent. That said, the young talent on the Oilers’ top two lines can compete with just about anyone. The Oilers are dangerous at times, but ultimately they fit the system when they play top NHL teams like the San Jose Sharks.
The San Jose Sharks are a great team at home. The Shark Tank is one of the most intimidating arenas in hockey. They have goaltending and scoring that is enough to beat up on young teams like the Edmonton Oilers. I expect them to wear away at the Edmonton Oilers and frustrate them with the right to last change, more depth, and sufficient defense and goaltending to keep this one well in hand.
Z-Code agrees. Despite this one being a little bit sharp, the computer gives the San Jose Sharks a 73% chance to win at home, with just under a 3:1 chance of pulling off the victory at home. The computer also sees 2.5 stars of value and predicts a 4-1 victory for the San Jose Sharks.
For me, this one comes down to the better team playing their game at home. It’s easy to underestimate the Edmonton Oilers. They lose a lot of games – but the talent is there for sure. Still, against one of the elite franchises of the last decade, I think the Oilers are just overmatched here. San Jose is the better team, and I like them at home.
Sharks 4 – Oilers 2
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