Sharks and Oilers Square off in NHL Playoffs
The NHL Playoffs have started in earnest in 2017. In the second game of a best-of-seven series, the San Jose Sharks (46-29-7) will face the Edmonton Oilers (47-26-9) at the Rogers Centre. After finishing second in the Pacific Division, and making the playoffs for the first time since 2006, the Oilers have the offensive power and dependable goaltending that they’ve sorely missed over the last decade. Edmonton was a symbol of consistency in 2016-17, ranking 8th in team offence (2.96 goals scored per game) and 8th in team defence (2.52 goals against per game). After pacing the NHL in points this regular season with 30 goals and 70 assists, the hockey world is eagerly anticipating Connor McDavid’s first career playoff appearance. Oddsmakers have the Oilers as -135 favorites on the moneyline and the total is at 5. Bet on the NHL Playoffs at Bovada and get a free 100% bonus. After coming two wins away from winning their first ever Stanley Cup last season, the San Jose Sharks have an edge in experience compared to the youth-infused Oilers. Martin Jones is one of those returning players; he won 35 games this season, but struggled with a .912 save percentage. Despite that, the Sharks managed to rank 5th in team defence during the regular season, surrendering a minuscule 2.44 goals per game. Game 2 will determine who carries momentum into San Jose.Betting Odds Trends
| San Jose Sharks | ||
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| San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games | ||
| San Jose is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road | ||
| San Jose is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Edmonton | ||
| San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton | ||
| San Jose is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Edmonton | ||
Edmonton Oilers |
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| Edmonton is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games | ||
| Edmonton is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games | ||
| Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
| Edmonton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home | ||
| Edmonton is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing San Jose | ||
| Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose | ||
| Edmonton is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Jose | ||