The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+.
Columbus’ most recent game was a 5-4 overtime home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan. 4.
San Jose’s last game was a home loss, 7-3, against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 3.
As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest with what you need to know before Tuesday’s game.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Blue Jackets (-125)Underdog: Sharks (+105)Over/under: 6.5Blue Jackets vs. Sharks game info and start timeDate: Tuesday, January 6, 2026Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Blue Jackets stats and trendsColumbus has won nine of its 12 games as a favorite this season.The Blue Jackets have a record of 6-2 this season while playing with their moneyline odds shorter than -125.Based on the moneyline odds, Columbus has a 55.6% chance of winning this contest.Columbus’ games this season have gone over 6.5 goals 19 of 41 times.In their past 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.They are scoring at a 3.3 goals-per-game average (33 total) over that span.Over on the defensive side, the Blue Jackets have allowed 2.6 goals per game (26 total) over those 10 matchups.Sharks stats and trendsThis season the Sharks have 20 wins in the 40 games in which they’ve been an underdog.San Jose has 39 games this season playing as an underdog by +105 or longer, and is 19-20 in those contests.The Sharks have a 48.8% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).In 51.2% of San Jose’s previous games this season (21/41), the teams combined to score over Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.In the past 10 contests, the Sharks have secured 80.0% of the possible points with a 6-4-0 record.They have scored 39 goals during that time.On the defensive end, the Sharks have allowed 4.1 goals per game (41 total) over those 10 matchups.