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The Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) visit the San Jose Sharks (2-7-2) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, October 31 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a victory. The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, while the Sharks knocked off the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in their last outing.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Sharks 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+130)
- Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (3-6-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the two games this season the Blackhawks scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Chicago has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blackhawks are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored at least three goals (to register six points).
- In the two games when Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to register two points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Chicago is 1-4-0 (two points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-2-1 (three points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (2-7-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- San Jose has earned three points (1-1-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- San Jose has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in five games, earning five points from those contests.
- San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has recorded three points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Sharks finished 1-5-2 in those contests (four points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blackhawks Rank | Blackhawks AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.7 | Goals Scored | 2.45 | 29th |
| 17th | 3.3 | Goals Allowed | 4 | 28th |
| 19th | 28.1 | Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| 17th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 27th |
| 15th | 21.21% | Power Play % | 19.44% | 17th |
| 19th | 77.42% | Penalty Kill % | 79.59% | 17th |
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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