Following Pavol's three-goal performance in the San Jose Sharks' 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sharks (20-18-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-7) on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Tuesday's game.

During the last 10 contests for the Sharks, their offense has scored 39 goals while their defense has conceded 41 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (19.2% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Sharks 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+108)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have gone 7-7-14 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 18-16-7.
Columbus has 18 points (6-7-6) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The nine times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
Columbus has lost all six games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 17-3-5 in those games (to register 39 points).
In the 12 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-3-3.
In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 10-9-3 (23 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blue Jackets went 8-7-4 in those contests (20 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 9-3-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 20-18-3 overall record.
In the 16 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
This season the Sharks registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has five points (2-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Sharks have earned 38 points in their 26 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 18 games and registered 21 points with a record of 10-7-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 3-6-0 (six points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Sharks went 17-12-3 in those matchups (37 points).

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