The San Jose Sharks (14-23-9) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-30-2) Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sharks registered a 5-3 victory against the Dallas Stars last time out Wednesday, snapping a 3-game losing streak. Despite the win, San Jose has allowed 3 or more goals in 4-straight outings, and 12 of the past 15 contests overall.
The Blue Jackets fired out to a 3-0 lead Thursday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks, but Columbus allowed 5 unanswered goals to lose 5-3. The Jackets are just 1-6 across the past 7 games overall.
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