Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 6th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 43 points this season with a 20-18-3 record, and are 27-14 ATS and 21-19 in over/under. They have a 11-8-3 home record and a 9-10 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 7-3 home loss to the Lightning, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home shootout win over the Wild, a 5-4 road win over the Ducks, and a 6-3 road win over the Canucks.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.05 goals per game and are scoring 18.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.54 goals per game and are killing 77.1% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 63 points, also leading the team in goals with 22, adding a team-high 41 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 15-10-1 record, with 3.46 GAA and .895 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 5-8-2 record, with 3.14 GAA and .890 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Blue Jackets have 43 points this season with a 18-16-7 record, and are 21-20 ATS and 19-19 in over/under. They have a 9-7-4 home record and a 9-9-3 road record and are sitting 8th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home overtime loss to the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 5-1 home win over the Sabres, a 3-2 home loss to the Devils, and a 4-1 road win over the Senators.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 18.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 75.9% of their opponent’s power plays.

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 44 points, also leading the team in assists with 29, while Zach Werenski also leads the team in goals with 15. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 12-10-6 record, with 2.64 GAA and .910 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 6-6-1 record, with 4.04 GAA and .877 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: January 6, 2026

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won each of their last five games as home underdogs following a loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs following a loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Sharks have lost seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won five of their last six games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last seven games as favorites after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Sharks’ last nine games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games after coming off overtime.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five games.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Sharks’ last 11 home games.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Boone Jenner has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against the Sharks.
• Zach Werenski has recorded an assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.54).
• The San Jose Sharks rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.10%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.86%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.32).

Blue Jackets vs Sharks Prediction

The Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Sharks and their last three meetings have gone under the total.

In this Blue Jackets vs Sharks Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -130 road favorites. Both teams have exactly 43 points this season and are both coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 3-1 and 4-2 in their last 4 and 6 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been struggling defensively this season, allowing 6.86 goals per game combined and the Sharks are 8-0-1 to the over in their last 9 games and the Blue Jackets have scored 4+ goals in four of their last five games. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5