Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

The San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers meet in of the NHL at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, with puck drop at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Oilers vs. Sharks, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Oilers vs. Sharks?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Oilers-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 68% chance of getting the W against the Sharks.

More: Oilers vs. Sharks Simulated 10K Times

Oilers vs. Sharks Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (+105), Oilers -1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Sharks +240, Oilers -275
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+110/-130)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Oilers, with +105 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +240. That means you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -275, where you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 7 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -130.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Over 7 @ +110 via PointsBet

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from PointsBet.

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Oilers vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Sharks.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Oilers star is a 49.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 10.1% probability
• Connor McDavid: 9.0% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.7% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.3% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.8% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 7.7% probability
• Logan Couture: 6.5% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 5.5% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 3.8% probability
• Jacob Peterson: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 49.7% probability
• Connor McDavid: 47.9% probability
• Zach Hyman: 32.5% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 30.2% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 21.6% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 41.6% probability
• Logan Couture: 33.9% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 31.8% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 22.6% probability
• Jacob Peterson: 21.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Oilers vs. Sharks on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Oilers vs. Sharks 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Sharks and Oilers at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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