Sharks vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - Apr 13, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 9:00PM ET as the San Jose Sharks look to defy the odds against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sharks vs. Oilers, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Sharks vs. Oilers?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Sharks-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 76% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Oilers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (-196), Sharks +1.5 (+175)
• Moneyline: Oilers -500, Sharks +410
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with -196 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +175.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -500. That means you can risk $500 to win $100, for a total payout of $600, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +410, where you can bet $100 to profit $410, earning a total payout of $510, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Oilers (-1.5) are a 57% 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 Sharks vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ +175 via DraftKings Sportsbook (6.1% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +410 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.1% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 7 @ +105 via BetMGM

Every time you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of Dimers' best bets today across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 4.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from BetMGM.

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Sharks vs. Oilers Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl an 11.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 53.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 6.8% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.2% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 4.6% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 3.7% probability
• Jacob Peterson: 3.1% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 11.0% probability
• Connor McDavid: 10.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.9% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.9% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Erik Karlsson: 37.3% probability
• Logan Couture: 29.9% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 29.7% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 22.1% probability
• Jacob Peterson: 20.5% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 53.8% probability
• Connor McDavid: 50.4% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 33.7% probability
• Zach Hyman: 32.8% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 23.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Sharks vs. Oilers on Thursday April 13, 2023.

Sharks vs. Oilers 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Oilers and Sharks at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Thursday April 13, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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