The Columbus Blue Jackets host the San Jose Sharks at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSOH.

Columbus fell in a shootout at home its last time out on March 14 against the Ottawa Senators 3-2, dropping the shootout 2-1 to seal the loss.

San Jose played on the road its last time out on March 14, and lost 6-3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

As hockey play continues, prepare for the outing with everything you need to know about Saturday’s Game.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks Odds and Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Blue Jackets (-202)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+167)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Blue Jackets Stats and Trends

  • Columbus has gotten the victory in three of the six games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Blue Jackets have not had moneyline odds lower than -202 in a game this season.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Columbus has a 66.9% chance of winning this contest.
  • Columbus and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 33 of 66 games this season.
  • Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) during that stretch.
  • On the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have allowed 2.6 goals per game (26 total) in those 10 outings.

Sharks Stats and Trends

  • The Sharks have been an underdog in 65 games this season, with 16 upset wins (24.6%).
  • San Jose has 54 games this season playing as an underdog by +167 or longer, and is 14-40 in those contests.
  • The moneyline implies a 37.5% chance of victory for the Sharks.
  • San Jose has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 28 of 65 games this season.
  • Over the past 10 contests, the Sharks have claimed 45.0% of the possible points with a 1-7-2 record.
  • They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) during that time.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Sharks have given up 44 goals (4.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Info and Start Time

  • Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
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