San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+106) Blackhawks (-129)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (12-29-2) will try to beat the San Jose Sharks (10-30-3) on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Sharks at +106 while the Blackhawks are opening at -129. The betting total comes in at 7.

The San Jose Sharks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-4 loss to the Senators in their previous game. San Jose recorded 4 penalty mins in this contest. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances but didn't net one. The Sharks had a solid offensive performance in this defeat. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 of the 18 shots they put on goal.

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In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have notched 88 goals (32nd in the league) so far this year and have given up 175. For the current season, they have earned 23 points and their points percentage is sitting at .267. San Jose comes into tonight with 108 power play chances and they have tallied 20 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 18.52%. When at even strength, the Sharks let the opposition score 135 goals while getting 68 of their own. San Jose has attempted 1,089 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.1%. The Sharks have had 1,533 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .886. San Jose Sharks opponents have tallied 141 power play tries (7th in the league) and have scored 40 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Mackenzie Blackwood. Blackwood has been in goal for 180 games during his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 70-74-20 and he has started in 168 games. The opposition has racked up 521 goals versus Blackwood in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 3.10. Blackwood has seen 5,392 shots against him and has recorded 4,871 saves. He has a save percentage of .903 for his 10,079 minutes guarding the cage. For his career, Blackwood has compiled 87 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .518.

When they took the ice last, Chicago faced off against the Stars in a game where the Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 3-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks converted 1 goal out of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 97 goals, 26 points, as well as a points percentage of .302. They have granted a total of 157 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have accumulated 80 goals at even strength and 17 goals (30th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 133 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 12.78%. Chicago has attempted 1,129 shots (29th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.59%, while allowing the other team 1,396 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.36% on the other teams 138 power play chances, and their save percentage is 88.8%.

Across the ice you are going to see Petr Mrazek defending the net. Opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per contest and he has given up 942 goals altogether. Mrazek's quality start percentage is 50.5% and he has accumulated 168 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He got the starting nod in 333 contests and has accumulated 20,266 minutes. Mrazek holds a career mark of 160-140-35 and has participated in 363 games. He is sitting with 9,179 stops out of 10,121 shots tried, giving him a save % of .907.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (-129)

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