In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks have 51 points this season with a 21-25-9 record, and are 35-20 ATS and 24-31 in over/under. They have a 11-14-5 home record and a 10-11-4 road record and are sitting 7th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-2 home loss to the Blue Jackets, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road loss to the Penguins, a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Wild, and a 5-1 home loss to the Panthers.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.64 goals per game and are scoring 19.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 85.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 52 points and 22 goals, adding a team-high 30 assists. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 15-15-7 record, with 2.60 GAA and .909 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 5-9-2 record, with 3.89 GAA and .874 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 58 points this season with a 27-22-4 record, and are 36-17 ATS and 26-26 in over/under. They have a 14-9-3 home record and a 13-13-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road loss to the Flames, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Oilers, a 5-2 road win over the Canucks, and a 3-1 home win over the Rangers.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 20.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 78% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 79 points and 27 goals, adding a team-high 52 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 17-13-2 record, with 3.47 GAA and .890 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 10-9-2 record, with 2.88 GAA and .901 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends: February 2, 2026
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sharks have lost 11 of their last 18 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won each of their last seven night games following a road loss.
- The Blackhawks have lost seven of their last eight home games.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 Monday night games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in eight of their last nine home games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents at United Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Sharks’ last seven night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Sharks and Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Sharks.
- Frank Nazar has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 70.0% against the Sharks (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Adam Gaudette has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
- William Eklund has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last four road games.
- William Smith has recorded at least four shots in each of his last two appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.29%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.64).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
Sharks vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Sharks, having won their last three meetings in Chicago.
In this Sharks vs Blackhawks Prediction, the Sharks are coming as -115 road favorites. The Sharks have been the better team this season, with more points and overall wins but have back-to-back losses and will be playing their four straight road game and their 8th road game in their last 10 overall games. The Blackhawks have been struggling lately with a 2-8 record in their last 10 games and are 1-6 in their last 7 games. I like the chances with the Sharks in this spot, as they have been the better team and the Blackhawks have been atrocious lately. Take the Sharks on the moneyline in this one.