Blackhawks vs. Sharks betting odds and trends

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The sportsbooks like the Chicago Blackhawks on home ice (-192) over the San Jose Sharks (+160) when they meet on Thursday, October 17 at 8:30 PM ET.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks to win vs Sharks -192

Bet $20, Payout $30.42

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: United Center
  • Favorite: Blackhawks (-192)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+160)
  • Over/under: 6
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Quick Facts

  • In 41 of 81 games last season, Chicago and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
  • San Jose and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 43 of 82 games last season.
  • The two teams averaged 4.4 goals per game combined, 1.6 fewer than this one’s total.
  • Opponents of these two teams averaged 7.5 goals per game combined, 1.5 more than this one’s total.
  • In terms of goals scored, the Blackhawks were 32nd in the league, and the Sharks were 31st.
  • This game features the league’s 32nd-ranked (Sharks) and 29th-ranked (Blackhawks) teams last season in terms of defense.

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Season Stat Insights

  • The Blackhawks’ 178 total goals (2.2 per game) made them the 32nd-ranked scoring team in the league last season.
  • The Blackhawks allowed 289 total goals (3.5 per game), ranking 29th in league play in goals against.
  • They had the league’s 31st-ranked goal differential at -111.
  • The Sharks had 180 goals last season (2.2 per game), 31st in the NHL.
  • The Sharks conceded 326 total goals (4.0 per game), 32nd in the NHL.
  • Their -146 goal differential was 32nd in the league.

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks were favored on the moneyline five times last season, and finished 4-1 in those games.
  • Chicago was never a moneyline favorite of -192 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Blackhawks’ implied win probability is 65.8%.
  • The Sharks won 19, or 23.2%, of the 82 games they played as an underdog last season.
  • San Jose played 72 games last season as an underdog by +160 or more and went 17-55.
  • The Sharks have a 38.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Leaders

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard was one of Chicago’s leading contributors last season (61 total points), having amassed 22 goals and 39 assists.
  • Philipp Kurashev contributed with 54 points (18 goals, 36 assists).
  • Teuvo Teravainen’s 53 points came from 25 goals and 28 assists.
  • Petr Mrazek had a record of 18-31-4. He allowed 160 goals (3.05 goals against average) and racked up 1564 saves.

Sharks Leaders

  • Mikael Granlund had 12 goals (0.2 per game) and 48 assists (0.7 per game) last season, taking 1.9 shots per game and shooting 9%. That made him among the leaders for San Jose with 60 total points (0.9 per game).
  • San Jose’s Tyler Toffoli racked up 55 total points (0.7 per game), with 33 goals and 22 assists.
  • William Eklund scored 16 goals and contributed 29 assists for San Jose, giving him a point total of 45.
  • Mackenzie Blackwood had a record of 10-25-4 in 44 games last season, conceding 140 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage, 41st in the league.

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