San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (18-43-5) will attempt to defeat the San Jose Sharks (16-42-7) on Sunday.

The San Jose Sharks had a rough game after their 6-3 defeat to the Penguins their last time out. The Sharks had a middle of the road showing in this defeat. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 out of the 32 shots they looked to score on. Furthermore, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. San Jose accrued 6 penalty minutes for this matchup.

While at even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 199 goals while scoring 109 on the offensive side of the ice. San Jose Sharks opponents have 210 power play opportunities (10th in professional hockey) and have scored 55 goals in those attempts. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have earned 143 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) on the year and have given up 254. San Jose has taken 1,656 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.6%. For the year, they have earned 39 points and their points percentage is .300. The Sharks have had 2,303 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .890. San Jose has 162 power play chances and they have notched 34 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.99%.

The man in goal for this game is Magnus Chrona. Chrona has been involved in 7 games over the course of his professional hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 1-4-1 and got the start in 6 games. Opponents have racked up 26 goals against Chrona in his professional career and his goals against average is 4.43. Chrona has had 203 shots taken against him and has gathered 177 saves. His save percentage currently is .872 in his 352 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Chrona has 3 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .500.

In their last contest, Chicago faced the Ducks in an outing where the Blackhawks notched a win by a mark of 7-2. They had 6 power play opportunities in this matchup and recorded 4 out of those chances. The Blackhawks notched 7 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 144 goals, 41 points, in addition to a points percentage of .311. They have granted a total of 234 goals to be scored by way of 192 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have accumulated 111 goals at even strength and 33 goals (27th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 201 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 16.42%. Chicago has attempted 1,782 shots (30th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 8.08%, while allowing their opponents 2,152 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.89% on their oppositions 190 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.1%.

Across the rink you are going to see Arvid Soderblom defending the goal. Soderblom holds a lifetime mark of 6-30-3 and has been in net for 43 games. Soderblom's quality start percentage sits at 39.5% and he has qualified for 15 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 1,135 stops out of 1,285 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .883. The opposition is averaging 3.80 goals per game and he has yielded 150 goals overall. He has started in 38 contests and has been on the ice for 2,366 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take San Jose

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