Blue Jackets vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 16, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Mar 15, 2024, 6:19PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Sharks
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Columbus-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jackets a 61% chance of beating the Sharks at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $1.53, Sharks $2.76
- Line: Blue Jackets -1.5 ($2.31), Sharks +1.5 ($1.72)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.88, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $1.53 and the Sharks at $2.76.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $2.31 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.72.
The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Sharks is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Sharks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $2.76 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.72 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (54% probability)
Stats Insider's Blue Jackets vs Sharks predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Blue Jackets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option because of the 3.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Blue Jackets vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs San Jose on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Sharks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Sharks? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Alexander Nylander is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Sharks.
Nylander has a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star has a 44.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 9.2% probability
- Boone Jenner: 8.8% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.2% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 5.2% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 5.0% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Zadina: 4.6% probability
- Thomas Bordeleau: 4.6% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.5% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 4.3% probability
- William Eklund: 4.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 44.7% probability
- Boone Jenner: 40.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 29.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 27.1% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 26.5% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Thomas Bordeleau: 25.0% probability
- Filip Zadina: 24.8% probability
- Nico Sturm: 23.7% probability
- William Eklund: 23.5% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 22.1% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Columbus vs San Jose game at Nationwide Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blue Jackets vs Sharks: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Sharks at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Sunday 17 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Columbus vs San Jose predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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