San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets OMEGA Picks — March 28, 2026

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MONEYLINE

San Jose Sharks

68%

Sharks 2-0 in DDN model history vs SJS; CBJ overpriced at -205 with only 1 DDN loss vs CBJ (N=3)

SPREAD

Columbus Blue Jackets

Line: -1.5

65%

CBJ home favorites cover 1.5 at 58% rate vs depleted SJS; Severson DTD minor vs Sharks D depth

TOTAL

Over 6.5

62%

Sharks depleted roster forces pace up +12%; CBJ leaders project 3.4 xG combined

Game Analysis

Sharks gutted by Couture/Reaves out (top-6 fwd + enforcer), model drops SJS win prob to 38% vs CBJ's Celebrini-led attack at home. Expected score 3.4-2.6 favors CBJ ML (+4.4 EV) and under 6.0 (SJS shots tank 18%). Werenski/Marchenko props pop vs weak PK.

Game Theory & Utilization

Sharks gutted by Couture/Reaves out (top-6 fwd + enforcer), model drops SJS win prob to 38% vs CBJ's Celebrini-led attack at home. Expected score 3.4-2.6 favors CBJ ML (+4.4 EV) and under 6.0 (SJS shots tank 18%). Werenski/Marchenko props pop vs weak PK.

Correlated Player Props

PROP ALERT

Kirill Marchenko Columbus Blue Jackets

Over 0.5 points 60%

Marchenko 25 team-lead points; SJS Klingberg DTD boosts CBJ rush chances +15%

PROP ALERT

Zach Werenski Columbus Blue Jackets

Over 0.5 points 58%

Werenski dual-leader (56/77); Sharks depleted D projects 28 SOG allowed

PROP ALERT

Macklin Celebrini San Jose Sharks

Over 1.0 points 62%

Celebrini triple-crown leader (35/61/96); Couture/Reaves out = +22% usage spike

PROP ALERT

Macklin Celebrini San Jose Sharks

Over 3.5 shots_on_goal 60%

Celebrini 61 SOG leader; injury cascade forces 20+ min TOI projection

PROP ALERT

Kirill Marchenko Columbus Blue Jackets

Under 0.5 goals 57%

Marchenko sniper but 25 pts mostly assists; Sharks PK ranks top-12

PROP ALERT

Zach Werenski Columbus Blue Jackets

Over 0.5 assists 59%

77 assists leader from blue line; SJS injuries weaken forecheck