San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/2

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The San Jose Sharks will visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Monday. The Sharks hold a record of 27-22-4 for the season. They rank 10th in their conference and 6th in their division.

The Blackhawks come into this game with a record of 21-25-9. They rank 13th in their conference and 7th in their division. The game will air on NBCS at 8:30 PM.

Sharks vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks MoneyLine -115, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine -104

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Calgary Flames, 3-2, with Alex Nedeljkovic making 39 saves. Despite the loss, Will Smith and Adam Gaudette each scored a goal.

In the game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Sharks lost 4-3. Collin Graf scored a goal, while William Eklund and Michael Misa each contributed with points. The Sharks struggled defensively, allowing 32 shots on goal.

The Sharks secured a win against the Vancouver Canucks with a score of 5-2. Macklin Celebrini was a standout performer with one goal and three assists. The team showed offensive strength, scoring two power play goals in the game.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a tough stretch with several losses. Their recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets ended 4-2, despite a strong effort from Connor Bedard, who had one goal and one assist. The team managed 24 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on the power play.

In their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blackhawks fell 6-2. Frank Nazar contributed with two assists, but the team only managed 20 shots on goal. Their defense allowed 45 shots, putting a strain on goalie Spencer Knight.

Against the Minnesota Wild, the Blackhawks lost a close game, 4-3. They put up 32 shots, with Ilya Mikheyev scoring one goal. Connor Bedard had a strong game with eight shots on goal, but the team still fell short.

BTB Betting Pick

The San Jose Sharks are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sharks have a moneyline of -115, while the Blackhawks stand at -104. Given the Sharks’ stronger skater stats, including their higher goals and assists rankings, the recommendation is to pick the Sharks to win straight up.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. The Sharks and Blackhawks have close rankings in goals against and saves, which suggests a competitive game. The projected score could be around 4-3, making the over a reasonable pick at -120.