Two of the hotter teams in the Western Conference meet in Illinois when the San Jose Sharks visit the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night.
- The Blackhawks are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games.
- UNDER has cashed in 12 of Chicago’s last 17 games on home ice.
- The Blackhawks are 9-0 SU in their last nine games the Western Conference.
The Blackhawks, and their backers for that matter, are enjoying a three-game winning streak which included a 5-1 thrashing of the reeling Dallas Stars in their last effort Saturday. The contest in Dallas capped a four-game road trip which began with a 5-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes but featured wins at the Colorado Avalanche (2-1), Arizona Coyotes (5-4) and, finally, the Stars. The Hawks, who are presently -150 at online shop Sportsbook return home for a four-game stand which begins with a visit from the Sharks Tuesday night.
Speaking of those Sharks, they still own the second spot in the Pacific Division thanks to the Anaheim Ducks’ loss Monday night. San Jose has 58 points, sitting seven behind the Kings and one up on the Ducks, and has gone 6-2-2 in its last 10 games. The Sharks did, however, suffer a bad loss at the Nashville Predators in their last game, losing 6-2 as goaltender Martin Jones allowed five goals on 29 shots.
Both teams have two days off heading into Tuesday’s contest and while Corey Crawford is confirmed to get the start in the crease for the Hawks (via Brian Hedger of NHL.com), nothing is yet confirmed for the Sharks.
UNDER wagers have been trending with these two teams off two days’ rest, however. UNDER is 0-3-1 O/U in the the Sharks’ last four in such spots while UNDER is 0-3 in the Hawks’ last three games on two days’ rest.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks were listed earlier today as -150 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
A 3.2-2.3 result in favor of the Sharks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose Sharks will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 27-20-4 this season, while the Blackhawks are 36-16-4. San Jose is 29-17-5 on the totals; Chicago is 18-27-11. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs San Jose injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 7 and the San Jose Sharks at No. 1 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 2.84 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.73 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 21.34% while the Sharks defense kills off 79.59% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 6-2 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -105 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Stars on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at +100 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- San Jose is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
- San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Chicago
- Chicago is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
- Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 17 games at home
- Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Calgary, Thursday, February 11th
Chicago home to Dallas, Thursday, February 11th
