The Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) have -162 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road for a game against the San Jose Sharks (2-7-2), who have +136 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will show this Blackhawks versus Sharks matchup.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
Favorite: Blackhawks (-162)
Underdog: Sharks (+136)
Over/under: 6.5
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Sharks (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Sharks 4 – Blackhawks 3
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Blackhawks and Sharks Betting Trends
Chicago’s 10 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals four times.
San Jose has played four games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
These teams are scoring 5.2 goals per game between them, 1.3 fewer than this game’s total.
Opponents of these two teams average 7.3 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’sgame’s total.
The Blackhawks have been listed as a moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, and won.
The Sharks have been an underdog in 11 games this season, and won two (18.2%).
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
The Blackhawks offense’s 27 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 22nd in the NHL.
The Blackhawks are ranked 16th in league play in goals against this season, having given up 33 total goals (3.3 per game).
The team is ranked 21st in goal differential at -6.
The Blackhawks have a 9.6% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 27th in the league.
The Blackhawks average 17.3 hits and 18.7 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 2.7 goals per game (27 total) over that stretch.
Defensively, the Blackhawks have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.
Sharks Stats & Insights
The Sharks’ 27 total goals (2.4 per game) rank 22nd in the league.
The Sharks’ 44 total goals allowed (four per game) rank 30th in the league.
They have a -17 goal differential, which ranks 32nd in the league.
The Sharks’ collective 8.9% shooting percentage ranks 28th in the league.
The Sharks have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) during that stretch.
Over on the defensive side, the Sharks have given up 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
Connor Bedard is currently one of Chicago’s top contributors (nine total points), having amassed three goals and six assists.
Seth Jones has one goal and six assists to total seven points (0.7 per game).
Petr Mrazek has a record of 3-5-0. He has conceded 24 goals (3.0 goals against average) and recorded 204 saves with an .895 save percentage (31st in the league).
Sharks Key Players to Watch
Mikael Granlund is an important part of the offense for San Jose, with 13 points this season. He has put up five goals and eight assists in 11 games.
Tyler Toffoli’s 10 points this season, including six goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for San Jose.
Vitek Vanecek has an .879 save percentage (47th in the league), with 145 total saves, while conceding 20 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has put together a 1-4-0 record between the posts for San Jose this season.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Injuries
Blackhawks: Laurent Brossoit: Knee (Out), Alec Martinez: Lower Body (Out), Joey Anderson: Illness (Questionable), Arvid Soderblom: Illness (Questionable)
Sharks: Macklin Celebrini: Lower Body (Out), Igor Chernyshov: Shoulder (Out), Lucas Carlsson: Undisclosed (Out), Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Back (Out), Logan Couture: Groin (Out), Ty Dellandrea: Upper Body (Out)
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