Sharks vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 17, 2024, 11:21PM | Published: Feb 16, 2024, 11:32PM
The San Jose Sharks will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sharks vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Sharks vs Blue Jackets
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's San Jose-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jackets a 54% chance of beating the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose are listed here:
- Head to Head: Sharks $2.40, Blue Jackets $1.69
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($1.54), Blue Jackets -1.5 ($2.71)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.85
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 Sharks at $2.40 and the Blue Jackets at $1.69.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $1.54 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Blue Jackets (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.71.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.85.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Sharks vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Sharks vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $2.40 with Betfair (4.3% edge) 🔥
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.54 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.85 with Betfair (55% probability)
These Sharks vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter 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 preferred option due to the 4.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Sharks vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Jose vs Columbus on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Boone Jenner is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sharks vs Blue Jackets.
Jenner has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Blue Jackets star has a 39.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Barabanov: 4.9% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 4.8% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.5% probability
- Luke Kunin: 4.0% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 4.0% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 8.5% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.5% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 5.2% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 3.7% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Anthony Duclair: 28.4% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 26.2% probability
- Nico Sturm: 24.5% probability
- Luke Kunin: 23.6% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 22.8% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 39.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 28.0% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 27.6% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 21.8% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 20.6% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the San Jose vs Columbus game at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Sharks vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Sharks and Blue Jackets at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our San Jose vs Columbus predictions are 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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