Two teams at the bottom of the Western Conference standings meet when the 15th-place Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-1) visit the 16th-place San Jose Sharks (2-7-2) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET.

Chicago claimed a 5-2 victory on the road its last time out on October 28 against the Colorado Avalanche.

In its most recent game on October 29, San Jose claimed a 4-2 home victory against the Los Angeles Kings.

As hockey play continues, get ready for the outing with everything you need to know ahead of Thursday’s Game.

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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 (-154)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+130)
  • Over/under: 5

Blackhawks vs. Sharks game info and start time

  • Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: Chicago Sports Network
  • Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
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Blackhawks stats and trends

  • Chicago has won only game of the one game it’s been the moneyline favorite in this season.
  • Through one game with moneyline odds shorter than -154 this season, the Blackhawks have picked up a victory every time.
  • There is a 60.6% chance that Chicago wins this contest, per the moneyline.
  • Chicago’s games this season have gone over 5 goals eight of 10 times.
  • They have averaged 2.7 goals per game (27 total) during that time.
  • Defensively, the Blackhawks have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Sharks stats and trends

  • The Sharks have been the underdog 11 times this season, and upset their opponent in two of those games.
  • San Jose has won two of its 10 games when it is the underdog by +130 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline in this contest implies a 43.5% chance for the Sharks to win.
  • San Jose’s games have gone over 5 goals in nine of 11 chances this season.
  • They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Sharks have given up 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 outings.