Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 10/31/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

SAP Center is where the San Jose Sharks (2-7-2) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) on Thursday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win against the Avalanche in their previous contest . Chicago compiled 8 penalty minutes for this game. Furthermore, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. The Blackhawks had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in this win. For the game, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 26 shots they attempted.

While at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 26 goals while notching 20 themselves. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 31 power play tries (13th in hockey) and have racked up 7 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 27 goals (26th in the NHL) for the year and have surrendered 33. Chicago has tried 281 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.6%. For the current campaign, they have earned 7 points and their points percentage is sitting at .350. The Blackhawks thus far have had 291 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .887. Chicago has accounted for 33 power play chances and they have scored 7 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.21%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has been involved in 398 games during his NHL career. He has accumulated a mark of 171-160-38 and he has gotten the start in 367 games. Opponents have notched 1,042 goals versus Mrazek in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.81. Mrazek has seen 11,203 shots against him and has recorded 10,161 saves. His save percentage currently is .907 during his 22,279 minutes guarding the cage. For his career, Mrazek has accumulated 189 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .515.

When they were on the ice last, San Jose faced the Kings in a game where the Sharks ended up with the victory by a final score of 4-2. The Sharks notched 4 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net.

San Jose has tried 303 shots (8th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 8.91%, while allowing their opponents 356 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.59% on their opponents 49 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.6%. They have earned 36 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.44%. The Sharks have tallied 20 goals at even strength and 7 goals (14th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 44 goals to be scored by of a combination of 34 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the San Jose Sharks have tallied 27 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .273.

Across the rink you are going to see Mackenzie Blackwood patrolling the crease. He has recorded 5,482 saves out of 6,067 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .904. Blackwood is sitting with a career record of 76-85-24 and has participated in 202 games. He was named a starter in 190 games and has played for a total of 11,324 minutes. Blackwood's quality start rate is 53.2% and he has 101 quality starts in his NHL career. The opposition is averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has allowed 585 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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