San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/16/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Saturday's Sharks vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Blue Jackets a 61% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sharks	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	+1.5 (-144)	-1.5 (+120)
Moneyline	+170	-200
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-104)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Blue Jackets?

According to our model, Columbus' Alexander Nylander is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give Nylander a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 44.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Zadina	4.6%
Thomas Bordeleau	4.6%
Nico Sturm	4.5%
Alexander Barabanov	4.3%
William Eklund	4.1%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Alexander Nylander	9.2%
Boone Jenner	8.8%
Kirill Marchenko	5.2%
Johnny Gaudreau	5.2%
Dmitri Voronkov	5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Thomas Bordeleau	25.0%
Filip Zadina	24.8%
Nico Sturm	23.7%
William Eklund	23.5%
Alexander Barabanov	22.1%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alexander Nylander	44.7%
Boone Jenner	40.1%
Kirill Marchenko	29.9%
Johnny Gaudreau	27.1%
Dmitri Voronkov	26.5%

Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Sharks at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday March 16, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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