Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -128 that the Blue Jackets are able to secure a victory over the Sharks.

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Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 5-4 (OT) home defeat against Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski found the net along with three other players.

San Jose Sharks were beaten 7-3 at SAP Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Tampa Bay Lightning. Pavol Regenda had a hat trick and was +-0 overall.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Nationwide Arena, with the Blue Jackets claiming the win. Beating the Sharks by a 4-1 scoreline. The Blue Jackets have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-11-6	2.7	.910	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-8-2	3.1	.894	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 2.8 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Denton Mateychuk racking up 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.44 goal against average with a .917 save percentage.

The Sharks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.3 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.2%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 20 points, 7 goals and 13 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next best after having 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.35 GAA with a .874 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the home team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Columbus Blue Jackets and we really like the -128 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

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Key Blue Jackets vs Sharks stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Sharks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you also have a strong view on the Under / Over line, then it could be worth a Match Winner & Total Goals bet where you can effectively back Columbus at bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Boone Jenner Over 0.5 Assists +190

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets) has made at least one assist in 3 straight games. You can secure attractive odds of +190 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists price making appeal.

Latest Boone Jenner Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+333

First

+2200

Assists

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 6 - 2 Sharks

A 6-2 win in favor of the Blue Jackets is available at odds of +2500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Sharks

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Sharks

+7000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Sharks

+6000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1800

Sharks

+1900

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Sharks

+4500

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2200

Sharks

+2400

3-2

Blue Jackets

+950

Sharks

+1000

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Sharks

+5500

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Sharks

+2000

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1500

Sharks

+1700

4-3

Blue Jackets

+950

Sharks

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+7000

Sharks

+9000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2400

Sharks

+3300

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1500

Sharks

+1800

5-3

Blue Jackets

+1900

Sharks

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1600

Sharks

+1700

6-0

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sharks

+13000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+5000

Sharks

+7000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+2500

Sharks

+3500

6-3

Blue Jackets

+2400

Sharks

+2800

6-4

Blue Jackets

+3500

Sharks

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+3500

Sharks

+4000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+8000

Sharks

+11000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+6000

Sharks

+9000

7-3

Blue Jackets

+4500

Sharks

+5500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+5000

Sharks

+5500

7-5

Blue Jackets

+8000

Sharks

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+9000

Sharks

+9000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sharks

+14000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sharks

+13000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+9000

Sharks

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+11000

Sharks

+12000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 57% chance of securing victory, Columbus Blue Jackets are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -133. San Jose Sharks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +112.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -123.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-133

Sharks

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+120

Tie

+335

Sharks

+170

Puck Line

Blue Jackets -1.5

+172

Sharks +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+102

Over 6.5

-123

There’s the chance to back Macklin Celebrini at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+125

Anytime

+900

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+170

Anytime

+1150

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+175

Anytime

+1250

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+225

Anytime

+1450

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+225

Anytime

+1550

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+240

Anytime

+1550

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

First

+260

Anytime

+1750

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1850

Jeff Skinner (Sharks)

First

+280

Anytime

+1900

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

First

+280

Anytime

+1900

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+300

Anytime

+2200

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+333

Anytime

+2200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+375

Anytime

+2500

Pavol Regenda (Sharks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Mathieu Olivier (Blue Jackets)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Danton Heinen (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Denton Mateychuk (Blue Jackets)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Ty Dellandrea (Sharks)

First

+825

Anytime

+3500

Zach Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+825

Anytime

+3500

Brendan Gaunce (Blue Jackets)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Timothy Liljegren (Sharks)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Zack Ostapchuk (Sharks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Mario Ferraro (Sharks)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Ryan Reaves (Sharks)

First

+1250

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+135

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Denton Mateychuk (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Player Shots

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-105

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+110

Collin Graf (Sharks)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Jeff Skinner (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

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