Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks

San Jose beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on April 6, and the Sharks come into this game off a 3-2 win over Nashville, which was huge because it ended a 15-game losing streak against the Predators. Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining for San Jose. The Sharks have gone OVER six of eight versus the Western Conference and six of nine overall. Chicago has lost nine of its last ten and was booed off the ice by its home fans after a 5-1 defeat against Buffalo on Monday. The Blackhawks have allowed 17 goals in three games, and they have lost seven straight at home. Chicago goalie Spencer Knight has lost his past eight starts, and he has allowed 12 goals on 48 shots in his last two games. At this point in the season, it's hard to see Chicago rallying hard enough to beat this vibrant San Jose lineup. Take the Sharks to win, and bet the game OVER. 

The Sharks are showing they are serious contenders to earn their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2019. They just finished their third consecutive winning month. The last time San Jose achieved that was from December 2018 to February 2019. Led by budding superstar Macklin Celebrini, who is fourth in the NHL in points, the Sharks have won 10 of their last 16 games. Chicago has dropped eight of its last 10 games, including its past five. Lack of scoring is once again hurting the Blackhawks this season. The Blackhawks are averaging only 1.8 goals a game during their last 12 contests. They rank 27th in scoring at 2.6 goals and are last in the league in shots on goal. The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 12 of their last 16 games. Chicago is 1-7 in its last eight home games. This is the first of three meetings between the teams. The Sharks won two of the three last season. Take the Sharks.

The two worst teams in the NHL battle tonight although Chicago has the edge as it has split its past six games and the Sharks have lost three in a row while yielding 14 goals. Two of the Blackhawks' losses were in overtime. Alexandar Georgiev is expected to start for San Jose and he owns a 3.74 goals-against average with a 12-22-1 record. The Sharks have lost 50 of 60 against Western Conference opponents and 45 of 54 against the Central Division. Chicago has won five of the past six meetings and the Sharks have lost their past five home games and 17 of 20 overall. San Jose is last in the league allowing 3.76 goals per game. Take the Blackhawks.