San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

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The San Jose Sharks will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on NBCS.

San Jose enters the game with a record of 32-32-7. They are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. Columbus has a record of 38-23-11, placing them 7th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Sharks vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -204, San Jose Sharks MoneyLine +172

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last five games. They played against the St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, and Edmonton Oilers.

Key players like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith have been active on the ice. Celebrini has 35 goals and 61 assists this season. Smith has contributed 21 goals and 26 assists.

In goal, Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic have shared duties. Askarov has 19 wins and 17 losses. Nedeljkovic has 13 wins and 13 losses. Both goalies have been busy with a high number of saves this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been playing a series of tight games recently. They won against the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2, but lost narrowly to the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders. Their ability to keep games close shows a competitive edge.

Key players like Zach Werenski and Adam Fantilli have been crucial. Werenski has 77 points from 65 games, while Fantilli has 53 points in 72 games. Their consistent performance is vital for the team.

In net, Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have been sharing duties. Merzlikins has 14 wins in 28 games, while Greaves has 24 wins in 47 games. Both goalies are important for the team’s success moving forward.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win against the San Jose Sharks. The current moneyline for the Blue Jackets is -204. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, Columbus has a slight edge in goals and saves, projecting them to win 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown they can score, and their recent stats suggest a high-scoring game. With a projected score of 4-3, taking the over at -108 seems reasonable.