St. Louis heads to SAP Center at San Jose on Friday night to face a Sharks team that has banked more points and has been the more efficient offense to this point of the season.
San Jose is priced as the home favorite on the moneyline, with the market also shading the total to the under at 6.5 goals.
In the standings picture, the Sharks enter in 5th in the Pacific, while the Blues sit 8th in the Central.
Odds & Game Info
These odds are from BetOnline.
| Game Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | St. Louis Blues @ San Jose Sharks |
| Date / Time | March 6, 2026, 10:10 PM ET |
| Arena | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Odds Timestamp | Odds as of 9:15 AM ET on March 6, 2026. |
| Projected starters (not confirmed) | STL: Joel Hofer | SJS: Yaroslav Askarov |
Here is the full market snapshot for side and total.
| Spread (Puck Line) | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sharks -1.5 (+186) | Blues +1.5 (-235) | Sharks -134 | Blues +112 | Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-134) |
Team Records
This table summarizes current form and overall results.
| Team | Record | Last 10 | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 23-29-9 (55 pts) | 4-5-1 | N/A | N/A |
| San Jose Sharks | 30-25-4 (64 pts) | 5-4-1 | N/A | N/A |
Team Stats
These are per-game scoring and special teams efficiencies to date.
| Team | Goals per game | Goals allowed per game | Power play % | Penalty kill % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 2.59 | 3.39 | 17.2% | 73.8% |
| San Jose Sharks | 3.12 | 3.49 | 20.2% | 78.4% |
Recaps
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis comes in with 158 goals scored and 207 allowed over 61 games, and the profile is clear: they need defensive structure because they are generating just 25.21 shots per game and scoring 2.59 goals per game. Special teams have also been a drag, with a 17.2% power play and a 73.8% penalty kill.
In their most recent game (March 4 at Seattle), the Blues won 3-2 despite being outshot 36-27, went 0-for-2 on the power play, and killed all four Seattle power plays.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose has scored 184 goals in 59 games (3.12 per game), but the defensive environment has stayed loose (206 allowed, 3.49 per game). The Sharks are also giving up 30.54 shots per game, one reason the total is often live even when they win.
In their most recent game (March 3 vs Montreal), the Sharks won 7-5 while being outshot 36-28, went 2-for-4 on the power play, and allowed 2 power-play goals on 5 penalties.
Matchup Keys
- San Jose’s offense vs St. Louis finishing: The Sharks are scoring 3.12 goals per game, the Blues are scoring 2.59. That gap matters in a 60-minute moneyline bet when neither team is a high-volume shooting team (SJS 25.95 S/GP, STL 25.21 S/GP).
- Shot suppression edge leans St. Louis, but not by a lot: St. Louis allows 27.75 shots per game, San Jose allows 30.54. If the Blues can keep this game in the high-20s for shot attempts against, they give themselves a path to steal it.
- Special teams lean Sharks: San Jose owns both the better power play (20.2% vs 17.2%) and the better penalty kill (78.4% vs 73.8%). If whistles pile up, that’s a meaningful edge for the home side.
- Defensive baseline favors neither team: Both clubs are allowing more than 3.3 goals per game (STL 3.39 GA/GP, SJS 3.49 GA/GP), so late-game variance is elevated if either team builds a lead.
- Rest and travel: Neither team is on a back-to-back. St. Louis last played March 4 (at Seattle) and has travel, while San Jose last played March 3 and stays home.
Betting Trends
- San Jose is 30-25-4 overall (59 games), St. Louis is 23-29-9 (61 games).
- San Jose has a +0.53 points percentage edge (.542 vs .451).
- Last 10: Sharks 5-4-1, Blues 4-5-1.
- The Sharks are allowing 30.54 shots against per game, a volume that can turn routine games into high-event third periods.
- St. Louis is scoring only 2.59 goals per game, so they are more sensitive to falling behind early.
- San Jose’s special teams efficiency edge is two-way (PP% 20.2, PK% 78.4), which is a strong fit for a moneyline favorite in a close matchup.
- St. Louis has a bottom-tier penalty kill (73.8%), and San Jose’s power play is above league average (20.2%).
- Recent scoring volatility is real for San Jose: their last game was a 7-5 final, and they have allowed 5+ goals in a win recently.
Best Bet
San Jose Sharks moneyline (-134)
San Jose has the stronger scoring rate (3.12 vs 2.59 goals per game) and a clear special teams edge on both units (20.2% power play, 78.4% penalty kill). St. Louis can stay competitive if they keep the game at 5-on-5 and limit looks, but their 73.8% penalty kill is a problem against a home team that can create separation via special teams. With the Sharks also holding the better points percentage, the moneyline is the cleanest way to back the better overall profile without needing margin.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Sharks 4, Blues 3.
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