San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/17/24
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Blackhawks face off at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Blackhawks are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Blackhawks are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks -1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, October 17th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Blackhawks will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Blackhawks on the moneyline
- The Blackhawks should also cover at -1.5
No Pressure for San Jose as Away Dogs
San Jose dropped to 0-2-2 after a 3-2 road loss to the Stars. The Sharks held the lead twice, but Dallas tied it each time before eventually winning in a shootout. Going into the game, the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks didn’t cover.
Tyler Toffoli put the Sharks on the board first, scoring at 6:24 in the second period. The Stars responded with a goal at 12:03 in the same period. San Jose regained the lead with a goal from Ty Dellandrea at 15:12, but Dallas tied it again at 17:12. The Sharks managed just one goal in the shootout, while the Stars scored three.
San Jose’s offense took 27 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Dallas. Tyler Toffoli opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ty Dellandrea added his first, with Nico Sturm picking up his first assist.
After a scoreless first period, the Sharks got on the board at 13:36 in the second period. They added another goal at the 4:48 mark. However, they also recorded 21 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after allowing three goals to Dallas, including the game-winner in the third period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 36 saves with a 94.7% save percentage, and the defense recorded 33 hits and 6 takeaways. San Jose’s defense had a tough time late in the second period, giving up the tying goal with 2:48 left in the period. They also allowed three shootout goals.
Can the Blackhawks Hold Strong at Home?
Chicago fell to 1-2-1 after a 3-1 loss to the Flames. The Blackhawks trailed 1-0 before Nick Foligno tied it up at 16:11 in the first period. However, Calgary scored twice more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 4. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago failed to cover. The Blackhawks’ defense allowed a goal in each period, with the score tied after the first.
Chicago’s offense managed 32 shots on goal but only converted once in their 3-1 loss to Calgary. Nick Foligno netted his third goal of the season, with Seth Jones picking up his fifth assist and Alec Martinez adding his second.
The Blackhawks were held scoreless after Foligno’s first-period goal, and they recorded 12 giveaways in the game.
On defense, the Blackhawks gave up the first goal at 3:59 in the first period and two more late in the game—one at 13:32 in the second and another at 19:21 in the third. The final goal was an empty-netter. Petr Mrazek recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also tallied 9 takeaways and 13 hits.