Sharks at Blue Jackets 12/5/21 – NHL Betting Picks & Odds
San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL: 6:00 PM EST
Dec. 05, 2021
TV: ESPN+
Latest Odds : CBJ -123 ; Total 5.5
The Sharks are heading to the game here after being handed a 1-0 loss in their last game. The loss was upsetting, but what is even more upsetting is the Sharks lost to the backup goalie from the Rangers. With the loss the Sharks dropped to a record of 13-10-1 on the year.
The Sharks have managed to get only 2.58 goals per game. The power play for San Jose has converted at a clip of 16.9% on the year and the penalty kill has killed off 87.1% on the season. The defense for San Jose has allowed only 2.61 goals per game.
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Columbus is coming in while experiencing a losing skid. The last loss for the Blue Jackets was by a 3-2 score against the Dallas Stars. The loss to the Stars pushed Columbus to a record of 12-9-0 on the year so far.
The Blue Jackets offense has managed to get 3.19 goals per game. The defense for Columbus has allowed 3.24 goals per game. When it comes to the power play the Blue Jackets have converted at a clip of 20.3% on the year and the penalty kill for Columbus has killed off 83.9% of the power plays faced.
Recent Betting Trends:
The Sharks are 5-1 in their last 6 games on a days rest.
The under is 8-1 in the Sharks last 9 against a team with a winning record.
The over is 11-3 in the Blue Jackets last 14 overall.
The Blue Jackets are 9-3 in their last 12 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -123
The game here should be interesting as the Blue Jackets are coming in on a losing skid, but have the better offense and are playing at home. The defense for the Sharks is only marginally better and that can make it difficult to see the Sharks securing the win in this game. Final Score, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-2.