LiontipsSan Jose Sharks - Edmonton Oilers: NHL match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
San Jose had a terrible season, one of the weakest in his career. The team clung to points with great difficulty throughout the regular season and suffered crushing defeats over and over again. One of the main problems of the club remains its failed defensive game, and the attacking line is simply unable to compensate for this disadvantage. Indeed, the club has almost no star hockey players who could carry it to the playoffs on their shoulders.
Yes, the team now has a better chance of getting the first pick in the NHL draft and thus can get one of the most important players, but will it bring the proper result? The team has enough problems, and its restructuring has already been very long delayed, so even if a young talent is signed, it is hardly worth expecting success from the club.
Disqualifications and injuries
Couture, Mukhamadullin, Rutta, Ferraro and Bordelo will miss the upcoming match. Desharnais, Ostapchuk and Thompson also remain in question.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, San Jose holds 22 power moves.
- Sharks win 47.8% of face-offs
Current form
The Oilers picked up a good pace at the end of the regular season and were able to earn a winning streak of three matches in a row. The team beat St. Louis in the main time (4:3), and then confidently beat the main outsider of the league in the person of San Jose (4:2). Edmonton was able to consolidate its success on the road, where it met with the current leader of the Western Conference, Winnipeg. It seemed that the Jets would meet the Oilers harshly, but the guests outplayed the hosts on all fronts, defeating them with a score of 4:1. It is worth noting that McDavid, who returned to the ranks, distinguished himself in all three matches, scoring a total of nine points.
It seemed that the team would not stop until the end of the regular season, but, returning to the home arena, the Oilers unexpectedly suffered a dry defeat from Los Angeles (0:5). Goalkeeper Picard showed his worst side, reflecting only 86% of shots. It is worth noting that the club is currently on the sixth line in the Western Conference table, where it will remain until the end of the championship.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kane, Frederik, Nerds, Klingberg, Ekholm will miss the next match. Hyman and Stecher Walman also remain in question.
Interesting betting trends
- Edmonton wins 51,1% of face-offs
- According to statistics, the oilmen perform 15 power moves per match.
Trends
First Goalbet: Edmonton
In four out of five head-to-head matches, Edmonton opened the scoring
1.69There is no goalbetin each period.
In three face-to-face matches out of five, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.62Tip and bets
San Jose is a clear outsider in the upcoming match. Indeed, the team continues to be in terrible shape, and the losing streak has already reached ten matches in a row. Edmonton should definitely take advantage of this and end the regular season on a good note. The Oilers are absolutely superior to their competitor in all respects, so from the very start they will begin to create powerful pressure on the Sharks, which they will obviously not be ready for.
Our betting tip is for Edmonton to win in 1.88
Bet on the total
Also, we should definitely expect a lot of dropped goals in the upcoming match. Both teams cannot boast of a reliable defensive game, which, of course, is especially true for San Jose. The Oilers are also notable for their highly effective offensive play, which makes matches involving the club effective.
Betting Tip - total more than six goals in 1.88
Betting on the outcome of the first period
San Jose's first period was one of the most unsuccessful. The team consistently allows its competitors to earn an advantage at the end of the kickoff, which Edmonton can also take advantage of, given its significant superiority over its opponent.
Prediction - Edmonton wins in the first period with a handicap (0) in 1.60
