- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDOH | NSC+
The San Jose Sharks (32-31) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-23) on Mar. 28 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+115).
The Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Sharks vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 79.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 76.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+5.55 Units / 17% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 away games (+5.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+4.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.25 Units / 58% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+17.00 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.45 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+14.50 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+10.10 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 28% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 42-28 against the spread this NHL season (+5.1 Units / 4.74% ROI).
- Sharks are 32-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units /11.67% ROI
- Sharks are 33-35 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -7.91% ROI
- Sharks are 35-33 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units /0.4% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 39-33 against the spread this NHL season (+0.35 Units /0.3% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 38-34 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 5.01% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 33-37 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -9.98% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 37-33 when betting the Under for +0.75 Units / 0.94% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +140 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +160 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +170 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | +230 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +230 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -160 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +105 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 7-15 (.318) when tied after the first period this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Blue Jackets are 8-12 (.400) when tied after the second period this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets have scored 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have primary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Sharks allowed 66 goals against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 44 second chance scoring opportunities against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have allowed 3.6 goals per game this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 4.2 rush chances per game this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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