Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks Picks & Predictions

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers : San Jose Sharks +1.5 (-244)

Thursday night's NHL action brings us a compelling match-up as the San Jose Sharks host the Edmonton Oilers. The Sharks have been a force on home ice recently, with a solid 3-2 record in their last 5 outings. They've shown a consistent offense, managing to net an average of one goal per game, while keeping their goals against average at 3. Not to mention, their penalty minutes have been kept at a minimum, showcasing disciplined play. On the other hand, the Oilers have struggled on the road. They've been lacklustre in front of goal, netting a mere 0.2 goals on average in their last 5 games, while leaking a troubling 3.6 goals per match. Given these recent trends, the Sharks have an excellent opportunity to capitalize on their home-ice advantage and cover the 1.5 puck line. This is one fish that's ready to bite.

Connor Ingram (Edmonton Oilers) Over 23.5 Saves (-105)

Connor Ingram has been a fortress between the pipes in recent games, and it's time to back him to make more than 23.5 saves as the Oilers hit the road against the Sharks. Ingram's last five away games have seen him face a barrage of at least 26.2 shots on average, with him parrying away 23.2 of those. That's just a hair shy of our target, but here's the kicker - his overall average jumps up to 27 saves when you consider his last five games regardless of venue. That's the kind of form that signals a netminder on top of his game. Moreover, Ingram has hit this mark in 10 of his last 15 away games, and he's currently riding a four-game streak of hitting this target. Simply put, he's in the zone. The Sharks better bring their A-game because Ingram is ready to turn them away.