There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Columbus Blue Jackets facing off against the San Jose Sharks at 10:30 PM ET on Tuesday, November 5. To get you ready to make a bet or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals eight times this season.
• This season, four of San Jose’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Blue Jackets (3.55) and the Sharks (2.46).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 7.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -134

• This will be the first game this season the Blue Jackets are the moneyline favorite.
• Columbus has not played a game this season shorter than -134 moneyline odds.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Blue Jackets’ implied win probability is 57.3%.

Sharks Moneyline: +113

• In San Jose’s 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has three wins.
• The Sharks have won three games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• San Jose’s implied probability to win is 46.9% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, San Jose 3

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko has been imperative to Columbus’ offense this season, putting up 12 points in 11 games.
• Having scored six goals and adding five assists, Sean Monahan is a top contributor for Columbus through 11 games.
• Through 11 games, Zachary Werenski has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has nine points (three goals and six assists).
• Across six games played, Daniil Tarasov has a goaltending record of 3-2-1. During those games, he’s allowed 24 goals while recording 148 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a top offensive contributor for his team with 14 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded six goals and eight assists in 13 games (playing 21:28 per game).
• Tyler Toffoli is a key contributor for San Jose, with 11 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided five assists in 13 games.
• Jake Walman has one goal and eight assists, for a season point total of nine.
• Mackenzie Blackwood’s record stands at 2-4-2 on the season, allowing 26 goals (3.5 goals against average) and collecting 217 saves with an .893 save percentage (42nd in the league).

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Sharks’ Schedule

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Columbus vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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