Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1) vs San Jose Sharks (0-1-2)
Game Info: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:30 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks -190 / San Jose Sharks +160 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 17th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 0-1-2 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 3-2 in a shootout in their last game. San Jose led the game 1-0 and 2-1, but couldn’t hold either lead and ended up losing in the shootout. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 38-27, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Dellandrea and Toffoli, while Blackwood stopped 36 out of 38 shots in the game.
San Jose also has losses against Anaheim and St. Louis to start this season. The Sharks have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill this season. Tyler Toffoli has led San Jose with two goals, one assist, and nine shots, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 0-0-2 with a 4.94 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 1-2-1 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago tied the game at one late in the first period, but they couldn’t find any more goals in the 3-1 loss. The Blackhawks outshot Calgary by a total of 32-27, won 48.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Foligno, while Mrazek stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the game.
Chicago also has losses against Winnipeg and Utah so far this year, but they do have one win against Edmonton by a score of 5-2. Chicago has scored 2.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard and Seth Jones have led Chicago with five points each, while Petr Mrazek is 1-2-0 with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost 26 of their last 28 night games.
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
Why the Sharks will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 Thursday night games.
- The Sharks have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games after coming off a shootout.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 Thursday games as favorites.
- The Sharks have won the third period in four of their last five night games at United Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as home favorites following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Sharks’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last nine games as road underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games as favorites.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents at United Center.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Fabian Zetterlund has scored the last goal in three of the Sharks’ last four games as road underdogs.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Sharks’ last 13 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in night games.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Blackhawks.
San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they have forced overtime in two of their first three games. The Sharks have only scored a total of two goals in their last two games, while Chicago has only scored two goals or fewer in three of their first four games. The Blackhawks did pick up a win against a struggling Edmonton team on their road trip, but the offense has not been consistent. Neither team has been scoring very many goals and the goaltenders have actually been pretty good, so give me the under here.