The visiting Blackhawks hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at HP Pavilion against the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks bring a 7-1-1 record to the battle against the 7-0-2 Blackhawks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen San Jose go 2-6-1 so far and the Blackhawks go 2-7.



View Chicago vs San Jose Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, San Jose sat as -126 favorites. The total was set at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The Sharks sit at No. 2 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Blackhawks sit at a No. 12 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up San Jose's No. 4-ranked offense (3.4 goals per game) against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.2 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 26% rate while the Blackhawks have a 94.4% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at -106 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for San Jose, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Ducks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at -110 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Calgary are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

San Jose Sharks Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Anaheim are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few Blackhawks at Sharks trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games at home
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago


Next up:
Chicago at Phoenix, Thursday, February 7
San Jose home to Phoenix, Saturday, February 9