The Columbus Blue Jackets (21-17-6) will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak when they face the San Jose Sharks (14-26-6) at home on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.
Over the last 10 games, the Sharks have recorded a 3-7-0 record after totaling 22 total goals (five power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 22.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-176)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (21-17-6 overall) have a 5-6-11 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has 12 points (3-3-6) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Columbus has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (3-7-0 record, six points).
- The Blue Jackets are 18-5-4 in the 27 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 40 points).
- In the 21 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 12-7-2 record (26 points).
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 12-7-3 (27 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 7-9-3 (17 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a record of 14-26-6 this season and are 4-6-10 in overtime contests.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-9-2) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks registered only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- San Jose has earned nine points (3-10-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals 20 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-7-3).
- This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 6-10-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 2.61 | 28th |
| 31st | 3.48 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| 6th | 30 | Shots | 27 | 24th |
| 21st | 29 | Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 32nd |
| 12th | 23.01% | Power Play % | 18.52% | 24th |
| 27th | 73.81% | Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 18th |
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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