- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (28-35) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (36-32) on Apr. 6 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Blackhawks vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blackhawks vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 89.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 72.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+9.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+6.95 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+4.00 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.50 Units / 15% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 68% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+4.30 Units / 54% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+4.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 3 of their last 6 games (+3.00 Units / 39% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 47-30 against the spread this NHL season (-0.9 Units / -0.7% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 28-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units /-5.88% ROI
- Blackhawks are 33-41 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -13.88% ROI
- Blackhawks are 41-33 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units /5.8% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 45-30 against the spread this NHL season (+6.95 Units /6.06% ROI).
- Sharks are 36-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.8 Units / 15.19% ROI
- Sharks are 36-37 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -6.45% ROI
- Sharks are 37-36 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -1.23% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Sharks vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +110 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +180 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +195 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +220 |
| William Eklund (SJ) | +275 |
| Igor Chernyshov (SJ) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Sharks vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Sharks vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -175 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -145 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 53-102 (.342) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 28-48 (.368) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have scored on 0% of second chance opportunities on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Sharks scored on 8% of rush chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 39.9 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Blackhawks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.0 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.0
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.38 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks have allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Sharks allowed 1,018 cycle chances last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances in the first period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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