HP Pavilion hosts an NHL battle between the San Jose Sharks and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

San Jose will face the 12-6-3 Blackhawks. In totals betting, the Sharks are 10-8 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Blackhawks are 13-8 favoring the OVER.



View Chicago vs San Jose Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-140 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
This game matches up the No. 4 (Sharks) and the No. 12 (Blackhawks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits San Jose's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.2 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 22.1% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 73.4% of their penalties.

Chicago was a 9-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Oilers. They lost as -117 favorites, while the total score of 11 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

San Jose was a 4-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Avalanche. They won as -118 favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.


Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Edmonton are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

San Jose Sharks Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Colorado are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few Blackhawks at Sharks trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing San Jose
Chicago is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Jose's last 11 games at home


Next up:
Chicago at Anaheim, Friday, November 25
San Jose home to Vancouver, Saturday, November 26