Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - March 28

The San Jose Sharks (32-31-7) will attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-23-11) on the road on Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's matchup.

Over the last 10 outings for the Sharks, their offense has totaled 24 goals while their defense has conceded 37 (they have a 2-6-2 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (18.2% success rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-202)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 11-11-22 in overtime games on their way to a 38-23-11 overall record.
• In the 30 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-9-10 record (good for 32 points).
• The 14 times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with just one goal, they went 3-8-3 (nine points).
• Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 47 times, and are 35-4-8 in those games (to record 78 points).
• In the 20 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 13-3-4 record (30 points).
• In the 43 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 23-13-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Blue Jackets went 14-9-4 in those contests (32 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have a 12-7-19 record in overtime games this season and a 32-31-7 overall record.
• In the 26 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 36 points.
• This season the Sharks registered just one goal in 11 games and they've earned two points (0-9-2) in those contests.
• When San Jose has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-7-2 record).
• The Sharks have scored at least three goals 43 times, earning 61 points from those matchups (29-11-3).
• This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 13-11-1 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 10-11-2 (22 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 46 games, going 21-20-5 to register 47 points.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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