San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Blackhawks

The San Jose Sharks square off against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Monday, February 2.

The Sharks and the Blackhawks might not regularly light the lamp which could see Under 6.5 goals happen. Take the attractive odds of -122 on offer.

San Jose Sharks have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-2 loss against Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Will Smith and Adam Gaudette scored one goal each. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic had 39 saves (.929).

Chicago Blackhawks were beaten 4-2 at United Center in their last game. This loss at home to Columbus Blue Jackets was their fifth straight defeat. Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks have won the last two encounters against the Hawks. They achieved winning scorelines of 3-2 and 4-2 at SAP Center. The Hawks have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.2 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Will Smith recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 2.20 goal against average with a .927 save percentage.

The Hawks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 24.0 shots on goal, with a 0.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Connor Bedard with 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi is next in line after registering 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.53 GAA with a .907 SV%, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some excellent value with a totals bet. We might see the NHL game go under the goal line and our pick of six goals or less can be backed at -122.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Sharks vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Blackhawks games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackhawks games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackhawks games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: William Eklund Over 0.5 Assists +160

William Eklund (Sharks) has had one assist or more in 4 straight road games. We expect him to cover the Player Assists line which means grabbing the attractive +160 about this happening.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 4 - 2 Blackhawks

There could be merit in backing the Sharks to win 4-2. Odds of +1600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Blackhawks

1-0

Sharks

+6000

Blackhawks

+6000

2-0

Sharks

+5500

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Sharks

+1600

Blackhawks

+1600

3-0

Sharks

+3500

Blackhawks

+3500

3-1

Sharks

+2000

Blackhawks

+2000

3-2

Sharks

+900

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Sharks

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

4-1

Sharks

+1700

Blackhawks

+1700

4-2

Sharks

+1600

Blackhawks

+1600

4-3

Sharks

+1000

Blackhawks

+1000

5-0

Sharks

+7500

Blackhawks

+7500

5-1

Sharks

+2500

Blackhawks

+2800

5-2

Sharks

+1600

Blackhawks

+1700

5-3

Sharks

+2200

Blackhawks

+2200

5-4

Sharks

+1800

Blackhawks

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

6-1

Sharks

+5500

Blackhawks

+6000

6-2

Sharks

+3000

Blackhawks

+3300

6-3

Sharks

+2800

Blackhawks

+2900

6-4

Sharks

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

6-5

Sharks

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

7-1

Sharks

+9000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-2

Sharks

+7500

Blackhawks

+8000

7-3

Sharks

+5500

Blackhawks

+5500

7-4

Sharks

+6000

Blackhawks

+6000

7-5

Sharks

+9000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-6

Sharks

+10000

Blackhawks

+10000

8-2

Sharks

+12500

Blackhawks

+14000

8-3

Sharks

+12500

Blackhawks

+14000

8-4

Sharks

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

8-5

Sharks

+12500

Blackhawks

+13000

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San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The betting odds about Chicago Blackhawks winning is -100, with San Jose Sharks priced up at -120 to achieve victory. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -102.

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Moneyline

Sharks

-120

Blackhawks

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+140

Tie

+325

Blackhawks

+150

Puck Line

Sharks -1.5

+210

Blackhawks +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 19.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 12.3
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 9.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 15
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

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