The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-38-7) kick off a 5-game road trip Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks (19-36-12) at SAP Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blue Jackets have dropped 4 consecutive games, going 0-3-1 during the span, while cashing the Over in 3 straight. Columbus has scored 2 or more goals in 7 straight outings, which is great news, but it has also coughed up 4 or more goals in 4 in a row, and 3 or more goals in 7 consecutive outings.
The Sharks were dumped 5-2 at home against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, and it has dropped 3 straight games while being outscored 15-4. San Jose has allowed 3 or more goals in 8 of the previous 9 contests.
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