Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks Odds, Picks and Predictions

The Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) and San Jose Sharks (2-7-2) jumble on Thursday in the SAP Center. The opening of the puck is set for 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around Blackhawks vs Sharks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Blackhawks lead 1-0

Chicago, which beat San Jose 4-2 at home on Oct. 17, plays the middle contest of a 5-game road trip. On Monday, the Blackhawks snapped a 4-game skid with a 5-2 win at the Colorado Avalanche. C Ryan Donato tallied 2 goals and an assist in what marked just the club’s second road win in 6 tries.

On Tuesday, the Sharks opened a 5-game homestand with a 4-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. A San Jose club that opened its season 0-7-2 has collected back-to-back wins, something it had not done since the 22-23. January.

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Blackhawks to Sharks odds

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• Money line: Blackhawks -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Sharks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
• Puckline (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Blackhawks -1.5 (+165) | Sharks +1.5 (-200)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blackhawks at Sharks expected goaltenders

Petr Mrazek (3-5-0, 3.04 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. Mackenzie Blackwood (1-3-2, 3.89 GAA, .888 SV%)

Mrazek started Monday’s game and made 24 stops while allowing 1 even strength and 1 power-play goal. He started 3 games against San Jose last season and posted a nice .926 SV%.

Blackwood allowed 4 goals in a Monday win over the Utah Hockey Club. All 4 goals were over the first and second periods; he faced just 4 shots over the third and overtime frame in a 5-4 Sharks win.

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Blackhawks on Sharks picks and predictions

Forecast

Blackhawks 4, Sharks 3

Moneyline

Chicago has beaten San Jose 5 times in a row since February of the 2022-23 season.

The Blackhawks have shown some improved ability in 5v5 analysis, and their scoring chances and high danger numbers are trending in the right direction in recent games, despite only winning once since October 19th.

The Sharks have been a heavily punished club so far. Only 5 teams have been marked with more average penalty minutes per game. game than San Jose’s 11.0. In the Oct. 17 meeting at the United Center, Chicago went 2-of-7 on the power play. And San Jose has produced a number of good looks from the slot recently.

Chicago is on the road 2 times zones west, but it also has a rest advantage in this matchup.

BACK THE BLACKHAWKS (-145).

Puckline/Against the spread

Three games into Chicago’s 5-game streak against San Jose have gone past regulation. PASS on trying to edge the ‘Hawks’ past with a cushion.

Over/Under

The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 series meetings and has hit in 3 straight ‘Hawks-Sharks games in San Jose.

Blackwood’s even strength numbers (.892 SV%) have not been encouraging. Extra man options should be plentiful.

BACK OVER 6 (-110).

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