Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2026-01-06 • SAP Center at San Jose

San Jose Sharks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

🚨 Upset Win (50% underdog)

Win Probability

SJS: 49.7%

CBJ: 50.3%

Expected Goals

SJS: 3.31

CBJ: 3.13

Total Goals

Median: 6.4

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 49%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • SJS at home vs CBJ: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-28	CBJ 2 - 3 SJS	SJS	CBJ
2026-01-06	SJS 5 - 2 CBJ	SJS	CBJ
2025-01-16	CBJ 4 - 1 SJS	CBJ	CBJ
2024-11-05	SJS 2 - 1 CBJ	SJS	CBJ
2024-03-16	CBJ 4 - 2 SJS	CBJ	CBJ

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	SJS	14	1	1.24
1	CBJ	14	1	1.06
2	SJS	19	1	2.06
2	CBJ	8	0	0.50
3	SJS	12	2	2.02
3	CBJ	26	2	1.84

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 50.3%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.4

Score Breakdown

San Jose Sharks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.3 - 3.1