The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-23-11) host the San Jose Sharks (32-31-7, losers of six straight) at Nationwide Arena. The game on Saturday, March 28 begins at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 outings for the Sharks (2-6-2), their offense has put up 24 goals while their defense has given up 37 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (18.2%).

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

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

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-206)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 38-23-11 record overall, with an 11-11-22 record in games that have gone to overtime.
Columbus has 32 points (11-9-10) in the 30 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The 14 times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they went 3-8-3 (nine points).
Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets are 35-4-8 in the 47 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 78 points).
In the 20 games when Columbus has recorded 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 have been outshot by opponents 27 times, and went 14-9-4 (32 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have posted a record of 12-7-19 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 32-31-7.
San Jose has earned 36 points (15-5-6) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in 11 games and they've earned two points (0-9-2) in those contests.
When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-7-2 record).
The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 43 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 27 points with a record of 13-11-1.
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 46 times this season, and earned 47 points in those games.

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