The San Jose Sharks (20-18-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-7) after Pavol recorded a hat trick in the Sharks' 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The matchup on Tuesday starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we think will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

During the last 10 games for the Sharks (6-4-0), their offense has put up 39 goals while their defense has conceded 41 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (19.2%).

Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Sharks 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+105)
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 finished 7-7-14 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 18-16-7.
In the 19 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-6 record (good for 18 points).
Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
Columbus has lost all six games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 25 times, and are 17-3-5 in those games (to register 39 points).
In the 12 games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 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 finished 8-7-4 in those matchups (20 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (20-18-3 overall) have posted a record of 9-3-12 in games that have required OT this season.
San Jose has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Sharks have scored at least three goals 26 times, earning 38 points from those matchups (18-6-2).
This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 10-7-1 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 3-6-0 (six points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-12-3 to record 37 points.

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