Blackhawks vs. Sharks betting odds and trends

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The oddsmakers are expecting a close game between the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks on Saturday in San Jose, with the Blackhawks given moneyline odds of -118 and the Sharks at -102.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks to win vs Sharks -118

Bet $20, Payout $36.95

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and NBCS-CHI+
  • Location: San Jose, California
  • Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
  • Favorite: Blackhawks (-118)
  • Underdog: Sharks (-102)
  • Over/under: 6

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Quick Facts

  • Chicago and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 36 of 70 games this season.
  • San Jose has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 36 of 69 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 4.3, is 1.7 less than Saturday’s over/under.
  • The 7.6 goals per game these two teams are conceding this season are 1.6 more than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Season Stat Insights

  • The Blackhawks are ranked 31st in the league with 151 goals this season, an average of 2.2 per contest.
  • The Blackhawks are ranked 29th in league action in goals against this season, having allowed 251 total goals (3.6 per game).
  • They’re ranked 31st in the league with a -100 goal differential .
  • The Sharks have the league’s 32nd-ranked scoring offense (150 total goals, 2.2 per game).
  • The Sharks have allowed 4.0 goals per game, 275 total, which ranks 32nd among NHL teams.
  • Their -125 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Moneyline Insights

  • Chicago has gone 3-1 as the favorite this season.
  • In three matches with moneyline odds lower than -118, the Blackhawks have won every time.
  • Chicago has a 54.1% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.
  • San Jose has 16 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 69 times).
  • San Jose is 16-53 when it is the underdog by -102 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set in this matchup implies a 50.5% chance for the Sharks to win.

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Leaders

Blackhawks Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Chicago, Connor Bedard has put up 54 points.
  • Philipp Kurashev has 45 points (14 goals, 31 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Through 63 games, Nick Foligno has proven himself as a scoring option for Chicago. He has 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists).
  • In the 48 games Petr Mrazek has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 32nd in the league.

Sharks Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund has totaled 45 points (0.8 per game) for San Jose, with 10 goals and 35 assists in 56 games (playing 20:44 per game).
  • Fabian Zetterlund has totaled 32 total points (0.5 per game) this campaign. He has 18 goals and 14 assists.
  • San Jose’s William Eklund is among the leading scorers on the team with 31 total points (11 goals and 20 assists).
  • Mackenzie Blackwood has a 9-19-3 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (50th in the league). He has 998 saves, and has conceded 114 goals (3.5 goals against average).

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