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The San Jose Sharks (32-31-6) will attempt to break a five-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues (29-30-11) on the road on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Thursday's game.
The Sharks have totaled 25 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 38 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in four power-play goals (17.4%). They are 2-6-2 over those contests.
Blues vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Blues 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blues (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues are 3-11-14 in overtime games as part of a 29-30-11 overall record.
- In the 29 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-7-7 record (good for 37 points).
- Looking at the 12 times this season the Blues ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-7-3 record, good for seven points.
- St. Louis has scored exactly two goals in 19 games this season (4-12-3 record, 11 points).
- The Blues have scored at least three goals in 37 games (23-9-5, 51 points).
- In the 26 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 11-9-6 to record 28 points.
- In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 12-15-3 (27 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 17-15-7 to record 41 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 12-6-18 record in overtime contests this season and a 32-31-6 overall record.
- San Jose has earned 35 points (15-5-5) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks registered just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When San Jose has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-7-2 record).
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals in 43 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games this season and has recorded 27 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 10-11-1 (21 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 46 times this season, and earned 47 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blues Rank | Blues AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.61 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 18th |
| 23rd | 3.16 | Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 31st |
| 29th | 25.1 | Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| 15th | 27.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 29th |
| 28th | 16.57% | Power Play % | 20% | 18th |
| 28th | 75.77% | Penalty Kill % | 78.77% | 17th |
Blues vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
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