March 27, 2026 8:33 AM EST

NHL: San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 3/28/2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are heavy 69.6 percent favorites over the San Jose Sharks. The Blue Jackets are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +6 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Sharks. The Blue Jackets goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.6% compared to the Sharks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 86.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Yaroslav Askarov 26, Elvis Merzlikins 21 SHOTS: Macklin Celebrini 3.5, Zach Werenski 4 GOALS: Macklin Celebrini 0.64, Adam Fantilli 0.64 PTS: Macklin Celebrini has a 47% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sean Monahan has a 74% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: San Jose Sharks

San Jose SharksRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road15-19, 44% 433Record at Home20-14, 59% 305San Jose Sharks
VS Columbus Blue Jackets1-0, 100% 102VS San Jose Sharks0-1, 0% -100San Jose Sharks
vs Team .500 or Better16-19, 46% 461vs Team .500 or Better19-17, 53% 529Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog15-18, 45% 533Record As Home Favorite15-5, 75% 644Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off28-27, 51% +564After 1 or More Days Off28-27, 51% -2583San Jose Sharks

PAST 30 DAYS

San Jose SharksRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-3, 40% -14Record at Home5-2, 71% 183Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesVS San Jose Sharks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-6, 40% -95vs Team Under .5005-1, 83% 372Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog2-3, 40% -14Record As Home Favorite4-1, 80% 181Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off4-6, 40% -75After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -485San Jose Sharks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

San Jose SharksRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD21-13, 62% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-15, 57% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-13, 54% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home29-22, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road32-22, 59% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 12-22, 35% -439 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 20-14, 59% +330 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 1-4, 20% -250 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 5-2, 71% +183

MONEY LINE - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 16-18, 47% -1033 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 21-13, 62% 315 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 2-3, 40% -199 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 6-1, 86% +341

OVER-UNDER RECORD - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 15-19, 44% -535 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 15-19, 44% -535 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - San Jose Sharks Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 5-2, 71% + 255

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