The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the San Jose Sharks in an NHL regular season game. This matchup will take place at the SAP Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on NBCS as the Blue Jackets, with a record of 18-17-7, visit the Sharks, who hold a 20-18-3 record.

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine: +104. The Sharks have a slightly better home record this season with 20-18-3. This makes them a good value pick at home against the Blue Jackets.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.5 (-118). Both teams have shown they can score and allow goals. Recent games for both teams have seen high scores, making the over a reasonable choice.

Team Trends

• The Columbus Blue Jackets have an away record of 18-17-7 this season.
• San Jose Sharks have a home record of 20-18-3 this season.
• Columbus ranks 16th in their conference with a conference record of 11-14.
• San Jose ranks 9th in their conference with a conference record of 13-12.
• The Sharks recently lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning by 4 goals, with a score of 7-3.

Blue Jackets vs Sharks Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. The game will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBCS.

The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 18-17-7. The Sharks have a record of 20-18-3. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the regular season.

San Jose Sharks: Key Players and Stats

Macklin Celebrini leads the San Jose Sharks with 63 points. He has 22 goals and 41 assists in 41 games. Celebrini also has 24 hits and 23 blocks.

Will Smith is another key player for the Sharks. He has 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games. Tyler Toffoli matches Smith’s point total with 26 in 41 games.

In goal, Yaroslav Askarov has played 27 games. He has 15 wins and 707 saves. Alex Nedeljkovic has added 5 wins in 18 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets: Players to Watch

Zach Werenski is a standout player for the Blue Jackets. He has 44 points in 37 games. Werenski also has 53 blocks and 18 hits. Kirill Marchenko has been effective on the ice. He has 33 points with 15 goals and 18 assists. Marchenko is also known for his 33 hits and 22 blocks. In the net, Jet Greaves has been key for Columbus. He has played in 28 games, earning 12 wins. Greaves has made 749 saves this season.

Final Betting Pick

The San Jose Sharks are a solid pick for the Money Line at +104. They have a better home record this season with 20 wins, 18 losses, and 3 ties. Playing at home gives them an edge, especially against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have struggled on the road. The Blue Jackets’ away record is not as strong, which makes the Sharks a good value pick.

The Over 6.5 is also a reasonable choice for this game. Both teams have shown they can score and allow goals. Recent games for both teams have seen high scores. The Sharks’ last game ended with a total of 10 goals, while the Blue Jackets’ last game had 9 goals. This pattern suggests a high-scoring game is likely.

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