The Chicago Blackhawks (19-46-5) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (16-46-7) on Saturday, March 23rd. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. Both the Blackhawks and Sharks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.

Blackhawks vs Sharks

The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the season winds down, the Blackhawks are in 15th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. They have an overall record of 19-46-5 and have lost two straight games. On the road, Chicago is 5-28-1 and has dropped three straight games.

Against teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 12-30 and are 3-1 when favored. In their last ten games, Chicago has gone 4-6, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games.

Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 31-39 and have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Blackhawks have lost 38 games by more than one goal compared to just 10 wins by multiple goals.

On the road, the team’s puck line record is just 10-24, and they have gone 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten road games. Overall, the Blackhawks have been the underdog in 66 games this season and have a puck line record of 29-37 when not favored.

Coming off a 4-0 loss on the road to the Ducks, the Blackhawks are hoping to bounce back today. The Ducks defense proved to be too much for Chicago’s offense, resulting in being shutout. The Blackhawks’ offense finished with 7 giveaways and attempted 29 shots on goal during the game.

Entering the game as the underdog, Chicago not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 4 goals.

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At 16-46-7, the Sharks have struggled all season long. In the Western Conference, San Jose sits in 16th place and 8th in the Pacific Division. They come into tonight’s game having lost six straight games and are 0-5 in their last five games.

When playing at home this season, the Sharks have gone just 10-20-3. They have been the underdog in all 69 of their games this year and have gone 16-46-7 as the underdog. In the Western Conference, San Jose has gone 8-29 and have not been favored in any of their games.

San Jose enters the game with a puck line record of 31-38 on the year, including a mark of 15-18 at home. So far, the Sharks have dropped five straight games vs. the puck line and have gone 0-5 vs. the puck line over their last five games.

Overall, the team has 11 wins by just one goal compared to five wins by multiple goals. The Sharks have dropped 38 games by multiple goals.

The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss at home to the Lightning. In the first period on offense, the Sharks managed to score one time, but that turned out to be the only scoring they could muster for the entire game. San Jose’s’s lone goal during the game occurred at even strength. They ended with 22 shots on goal in total.

Coming in as the underdog, San Jose not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 5 goals.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.2 goals per contest placing 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 29th position in the league. Chicago’s offense is currently ranked 26th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 26th in the league.

The Blackhawks come in with an over/under record of 28-40-2. Over the course of the season, they have had 34 games failing to surpass the 6 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.8 per game.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Sharks are scoring an 2.2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 32nd in the league. The Sharks went 1-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 14-39.

The Sharks come in with an over/under record of 31-35-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 33 games failing to surpass the 6 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 6.2 per game.

Chicago Team Defense

Chicago defense takes on the Sharks ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.2 shots per game against Chicago. They also are 27th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.

San Jose Team Defense

The Sharks defense is currently 2nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.7 shots per game against San Jose. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 30th with 1 shutouts.

Blackhawks vs Sharks Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.
• Through their last five home games, San Jose has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Blackhawks vs Sharks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sharks to take down the Blackhawks at home. With the moneyline currently at -108, I’m placing my bet on the Sharks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sharks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sharks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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