The Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-1) visit the San Jose Sharks (3-8-2) at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, November 5 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 7-2 defeat to the Washington Capitals, while the Sharks were beaten by the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in their most recent game.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we project to win Tuesday's game.
Over the past 10 contests, the Sharks are 3-7-0 while putting up 26 total goals (seven power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.6%). They have given up 38 goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-129)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (5-5-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- In the one game this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they lost.
- Columbus finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Blue Jackets are 4-1-1 in the six games when they have scored three or more goals (to record nine points).
- In the five games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-2-0.
- In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 2-2-1 (five points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have earned a record of 1-2-3 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 3-8-2.
- San Jose has earned five points (2-2-1) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- San Jose has one point (0-3-1) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Sharks have earned seven points in their six games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 2-3-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned four points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.55 | Goals Scored | 2.46 | 28th |
| 25th | 3.45 | Goals Allowed | 3.77 | 29th |
| 16th | 28.9 | Shots | 27.2 | 25th |
| 20th | 29.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 26th |
| 20th | 17.24% | Power Play % | 20.51% | 15th |
| 15th | 80% | Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 14th |
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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