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 23:00 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.

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	23-13-8	2.6	.910	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-12-3	2.9	.898	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.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

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.

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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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

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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

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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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