"The Oilers net the second-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.5 per game for a total of 211 this season. On defense, the Oilers have given up 198 goals (3.3 per game) to rank 27th in NHL action. The team is ranked 12th in goal differential at +13."
"The Sharks have the NHL's 20th-ranked scoring offense (170 total goals, 3.0 per game). The Sharks' 196 total goals conceded (3.5 per game) rank 26th in the NHL. Their -26 goal differential ranks 26th in the league."
"The teams combine to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game's total. These teams give up 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game's total."
The Edmonton Oilers face the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at SAP Center with Edmonton favored at -157 moneyline odds. Edmonton ranks second in NHL scoring with 3.5 goals per game but struggles defensively, allowing 3.3 goals per game and ranking 27th. San Jose scores 3.0 goals per game (20th in NHL) while allowing 3.5 per game (26th). The combined scoring average of 6.6 goals per game slightly exceeds the game total of 6.5. Edmonton has won 27 of 52 favored games this season (51.9%), while San Jose has won 25 of 50 underdog matchups (50.0%). In their last 10 games, Edmonton went 4-6-0 while scoring 41 goals but allowing 42.
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