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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/17/2024]
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The San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets will meet in the NHL at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, with puck drop at 10:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's full preview for Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Sharks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Sharks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jackets a 54% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+165) | +1.5 (-194) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +130 |
| Total | o6.5 (+105) | u6.5 (-122) |
- The Sharks are +1.5 underdogs against the Blue Jackets, with -194 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the favored Blue Jackets (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +165.
- DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if they come out on top.
- The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -122.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Picks
Our predictions matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -194 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +130 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
While the Blue Jackets are more likely to win the game, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Columbus' Boone Jenner is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Jenner a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Blue Jackets star is a 40.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 9.1% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 5.1% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.3% |
| Cole Sillinger | 3.6% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alexander Barabanov | 5.2% |
| Anthony Duclair | 5.1% |
| Nico Sturm | 4.5% |
| William Eklund | 3.8% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 3.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 40.1% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 27.5% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 26.2% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 22.9% |
| Cole Sillinger | 21.1% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | 28.9% |
| Alexander Barabanov | 27.6% |
| Nico Sturm | 23.7% |
| William Eklund | 22.1% |
| Luke Kunin | 22.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Information
Saturday's matchup between the Sharks and Blue Jackets at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
- Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Our full coverage of Blue Jackets vs. Sharks includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live scores.
Conclusion
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