San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Pick and Betting Preview

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting San Jose Sharks dueling the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at Nationwide Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're backing the visiting San Jose Sharks in this one, they Sharks listed earlier today as underdogs of 109 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3-2.1 win for the Sharks on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Blue Jackets sit at 8-13-0 on the season; in comparison, the San Jose Sharks are currently 12-8-0. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 10-10-1 OU, and San Jose is 9-9-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs San Jose injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 22-rated San Jose Sharks taking on the No. 21-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.48 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.4 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 20.27% while the Sharks defense kills off 76.27% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Sharks were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, Columbus was a 4-0 Sportsbook at home against the Predators. Bettors on Columbus at +159 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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