The Sharks will play the Jets on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:08 pm EDT. 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
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The San Jose Sharks take on the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks now have a 85.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Winnipeg Jets starting this game with a 85.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks start this game with a 17-21-2 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the San Jose Sharks rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Winnipeg Jets - The Winnipeg Jets head to the first puck drop with a 19-15-6 record as a home team, putting them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the San Jose Sharks rank 17th (245) for goals scored. The Winnipeg Jets currently sit 22nd (230) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The San Jose Sharks rank 3rd (291) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Winnipeg Jets have allowed 254 goals this season, resulting in a 13th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the San Jose Sharks have a 2-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Winnipeg Jets sporting a 2-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 38-35-8 record and the Winnipeg Jets hold a 35-34-12 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The San Jose Sharks...battle the Winnipeg Jets in a crucial playoff positioning showdown...
With the regular season winding down...the Sharks hold a slight edge over the Jets in the standings...
San Jose boasts a win percentage of 0.469...while Winnipeg sits at 0.432...It's a tight race to the finish line...
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Best Sharks at Jets Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Winnipeg Jets |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Winnipeg Jets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Winnipeg Jets are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -102 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -118 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Winnipeg Jets are -1.5 +145 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -180 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Sharks
Jets
4/16/26 8:08pm EDT | +135-160 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 42.55%.
- Winnipeg Jets bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Winnipeg Jets is 61.54%.
San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets Prop Bets
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Sharks
Jets
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/16/26 8:08pm EDT | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at WPG 4/16/26 8:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Jets
Total Goals
SJS at WPG 4/16/26 8:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - San Jose Sharks | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 0.476 | 86 | 37 | 251 | 292 | -41.0 | 21-14-6 | 18-21-2 | 2-2 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| e - Winnipeg Jets | 82 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 0.427 | 82 | 33 | 231 | 260 | -29.0 | 19-16-6 | 16-19-6 | 2-4 | 5-5-0 | L4 |
San Jose Sharks & Winnipeg Jets 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 OddsNo Stanley Cup TM San Jose Sharks YR: futures available
Winnipeg Jets Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Winnipeg Jets YR: futures available
San Jose Sharks & Winnipeg Jets 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 Winnipeg Jets 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, April 16th, 2026 at 8:08 pm EDT, 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 Winnipeg Jets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets 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.