January 05, 2026 1:47 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks 1/6/2026

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The San Jose Sharks are slight 54.8 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sharks are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Sharks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.9% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 25, Yaroslav Askarov 26 SHOTS: Boone Jenner 2.8, Macklin Celebrini 3.5 GOALS: Kirill Marchenko 0.36, Macklin Celebrini 0.56 PTS: Kirill Marchenko has a 49% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Macklin Celebrini has a 48% 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

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road9-12, 43% -36Record at Home10-10, 50% 363San Jose Sharks
VS San Jose Sharks0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5007-9, 44% -162vs Team Under .50011-10, 52% 501San Jose Sharks
Record as Road Favorite0-0 No GamesRecord as Home Underdog9-8, 53% 484San Jose Sharks
After 1 or More Days Off13-18, 42% -1533After 1 or More Days Off17-16, 52% +644San Jose Sharks

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-4, 33% -136Record at Home1-2, 33% -121San Jose Sharks
VS San Jose Sharks0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -221vs Team Under .5003-3, 50% 147San Jose Sharks
Record as Road Favorite0-0 No GamesRecord as Home Underdog0-1, 0% -100Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off3-6, 33% -646After 1 or More Days Off6-4, 60% +341San Jose Sharks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD12-9, 57% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-8, 58% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-4, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-13, 54% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home20-12, 62% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road15-13, 54% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 10-11, 48% +13 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 14-6, 70% +675 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 4-2, 67% +191 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 2-1, 67% +45

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 10-11, 48% -335 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 12-8, 60% 44 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 5-1, 83% +288 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 3-0, 100% +224

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 11-10, 52% + 1 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 9-11, 45% -281 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 4-2, 67% + 164 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 0-3, 0% -300

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