The Sharks will play the Oilers on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 9:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks currently have a 89.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Edmonton Oilers heading into this matchup with a 93.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks have a 13-12-0 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the San Jose Sharks now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Edmonton Oilers - The Edmonton Oilers start this game with a 14-8-4 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks rank 15th (161) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Edmonton Oilers, currently rank 2nd (186) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The San Jose Sharks rank 5th (176) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Edmonton Oilers, they've given up 175 goals this season, ranking them 6th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the San Jose Sharks have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Edmonton Oilers owning a 0-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 27-21-3 record and the Edmonton Oilers hold a 27-19-8 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...the Sharks face the Oilers in a showdown of skill and speed...both teams vying for a crucial win in the race to the playoffs...the Sharks standing at 27-21-3, while the Oilers at 27-19-8...check their stats and standing before the puck drops...
The Sharks with a 0.529 win percentage and 57 points...the Oilers with a 0.500 win percentage and 62 points...which team will prevail in this clash of titans...watch as they battle on the ice in this thrilling matchup...
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Best Sharks at Oilers Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Edmonton Oilers are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +154 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Edmonton Oilers are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -150 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sharks
Oilers
1/29/26 9:08pm EST | +154-185 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $154 at +154 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 39.37%.
- Edmonton Oilers bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Edmonton Oilers is 64.91%.
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sharks
Oilers
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes -250No +185Bet |
Oilers
Total Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | 4 o -1054 u -135Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Connor McDavid
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes +2800Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Leon Draisaitl
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes +3000Bet |
Macklin Celebrini
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Zach Hyman
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at EDM 1/29/26 9:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Edmonton Oilers | 58 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 0.483 | 64 | 28 | 198 | 194 | +4.0 | 15-10-4 | 13-12-4 | 0-3 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
| San Jose Sharks | 55 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 0.491 | 58 | 25 | 171 | 193 | -22.0 | 14-9-3 | 13-15-1 | 2-1 | 4-5-1 | L3 |
San Jose Sharks & Edmonton Oilers Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Oilers | +1100 Bet |
San Jose Sharks & Edmonton Oilers Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 9:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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