The Chicago Blackhawks host the San Jose Sharks at United Center on Thursday, October 17 at 8:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

Chicago lost 3-1 on the road in its last game on October 15 against the Calgary Flames.

San Jose was on the road for its most recent game on October 15, and fell to the Dallas Stars 3-2, losing a shootout 3-1.

Here’s what you need to prepare for Thursday’s action.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:52 PM ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Blackhawks (-189)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+157)
  • Over/under: 6

Blackhawks vs. Sharks game info and start time

  • Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
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Blackhawks stats and trends

  • The Blackhawks won four of their five games when favored on the moneyline last season (80.0%).
  • Chicago was never a moneyline favorite of -189 or shorter.
  • The Blackhawks have an implied moneyline win probability of 65.4% in this contest.
  • Of Chicago’s 82 games last season, 42 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
  • The Blackhawks’ 178 goals scored last season (2.2 per game) ranked 32nd in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks gave up 289 total goals (3.5 per game), ranking 29th in league action in goals against.
  • The 39 power-play goals the Blackhawks put up last season (29th in the NHL) came via 235 power-play chances.

Sharks stats and trends

  • The Sharks were an underdog 82 times last season, and upset their opponent in 19, or 23.2%, of those games.
  • San Jose was 17-55 as an underdog of +157 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • The moneyline in this matchup implies a 38.9% chance for the Sharks to win.
  • San Jose played 43 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.
  • The Sharks’ 180 goals last season (2.2 per game) ranked them 31st in the league.
  • The Sharks’ total of 326 goals allowed (4.0 per game) was 32nd in the NHL.
  • The Sharks had 42 power-play goals (27th in NHL) on 208 chances.