Moneyline favors Sharks in battle with Blackhawks
Odds Shark Staff Updated on: Jan 10, 2023 11:42 AM ET
33-10-13 | February 01, 2014, 10:30 PM | SAP Center | 34-15-6 |
The San Jose Sharks look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Blackhawks arrive at SAP Center on Saturday.
The Sharks sport a record of 34-15-6 heading into this matchup, while the Blackhawks sit at 33-10-13 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 23-27-5 for the Sharks and 30-26 for the Blackhawks.
View Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Sharks as -124 moneyline Favorite in this particular NHL matchup earlier. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
It's a hockey betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Sharks and the No. 5-ranked Blackhawks, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Canucks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at -120 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
San Jose was a 4-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Flames. They lost as -140 favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits San Jose's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.02 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.79 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 18.18% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 79.14% of their penalties.
Next up:
Chicago at Los Angeles, Monday, February 3rd
San Jose home to Philadelphia, Monday, February 3rd