Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Sharks vs. Blackhawks NHL Odds
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(42-26-6) San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks (42-26-5)
Date: Thursday April 14th
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: United Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks -120 | Blackhawks +100 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Sharks -1.5 +195 | Blackhawks +1.5 -240
NHL Betting Total: 6
The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the United Center. When these two teams faced off in November of 2021 it was the Sharks that won 2-0.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks come into this game with a 29-33-10 record and they have gone 13-17-5 away from home. In the last game against the Nashville Predators, the Sharks offense couldn’t get on the board and that led to the 1-0 defeat. The Sharks have lost four games in a row and the offense has been a big issue.
The Sharks are averaging 2.56 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going in this game.
The best player this season for the Sharks has been Timo Meier and he has scored 31 goals and 39 assists. The Sharks need to score a couple of goals in the 1st period to get the confidence back.
Chicago Blackhawks
On the side of this matchup is the Chicago Blackhawks who sit with a 24-38-11 record overall and at home they have gone 11-20-6. Over the last two games the Blackhawks have given up 11 goals and they need the defense to be a lot better in this game.
Chicago is averaging only 2.603 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.53 goals.The offense is ranked 27th in the league while their defense is ranked 26th in the league. It’s been an awful season but this is a game they feel like they can win.
The top player this season for the Blackhawks has been Patrick Kane and he has scored 23 goals and added 60 assists. Alex DeBrincat is the leading goal scorer this season averaging 39 goals.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Blackhawks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
- Blackhawks are 0-6 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Sharks are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Sharks last 4 overall.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Sharks last 4 vs. Western Conference.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Sharks last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Free San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction:
The Sharks offense hasn’t been great this season and either has the Blackhawks and I expect this game is going to be one where both teams have some major issues getting their offense going. It wouldn’t be shocking to me if only one team scored in this game, and the under is going to cash. Back the under.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Under
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