Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Jan 21, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks clash in of the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sharks vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Sharks vs. Blue Jackets?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Sharks-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Sharks a 53% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210), Sharks -1.5 (+185)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +116, Sharks -135
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Sharks, with -210 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Sharks (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +185.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +116. That means you can bet $100 to profit $116, earning a total payout of $216, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sharks vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -210 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Sharks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

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Sharks vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sharks and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, San Jose's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Meier an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Sharks star is a 42.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 8.5% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 7.1% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 6.6% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.1% probability
• Nick Bonino: 4.1% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.2% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 42.7% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 35.9% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 33.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 28.4% probability
• Nick Bonino: 22.0% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 38.4% probability
• Boone Jenner: 27.9% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 27.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 24.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 24.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Sharks vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday January 21, 2023.

Sharks vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Sharks at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday January 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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