| MATCHUP | San Jose Sharks | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-31-7 | 38-23-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -148 | -1.5 124 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 87 points this season with a 38-23-11 record, and are 38-34 ATS and 33-35 in over/under. They have a 20-8-7 home record and a 18-15-4 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-1 road loss to the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road win over the Flyers, a 1-0 road loss to the Islanders, and a 5-2 home win over the Kraken.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 78.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 77 points and 21 goals, adding a team-high 56 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 24-14-8 record, with 2.56 GAA and .910 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 14-9-3 record, with 3.35 GAA and .885 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 71 points this season with a 32-31-7 record, and are 42-28 ATS and 33-35 in over/under. They have a 17-12-5 home record and a 15-19-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-1 road overtime loss to the Blues, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road loss to the Predators, a 4-1 home loss to the Flyers, and a 5-0 home loss to the Sabres.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 19.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 79.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 96 points and 35 goals, adding a team-high 61 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 19-17-3 record, with 3.52 GAA and .888 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 13-13-4 record, with 3.00 GAA and .893 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: March 28, 2026
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Sharks have lost each of their last six games.
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last four home games against the Sharks.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Blue Jackets’ last 15 games.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the Sharks’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Sharks’ last 11 games after coming off overtime.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Boone Jenner has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Sharks.
- Boone Jenner has recorded an assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Conor Garland has recorded three assists against the Sharks this season – most against any opponent.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in five of the Sharks’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Pavol Regenda has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kiefer Sherwood is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in seven or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of only four teams to lose multiple games when leading by three or more goals this season.
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
Sharks vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Sharks won their previous meeting against the Blue Jackets this season by 5-2 at home, but the Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their 6 meetings before that.
In this Sharks vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -197 home favorites. The Sharks are on a free fall lately with six consecutive losses, including four straight defeats on the road. The Blue Jackets have lost two of their last three games, but have won their last three at home and they need every win they can get in order to stay within the playoff places of the East. Take the better team, playing at home and with incentive for this game. Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline.