Sharks vs Blackhawks picks are on my radar Monday night in Chicago, and the market is telling a pretty clear story: San Jose is getting respect even on the road, and Chicago has to win this game with structure, not fireworks. I am keeping this breakdown tight and betting-focused, with one quick link to the latest NHL picks and predictions before I dive into the odds, line movement, and the best angles for the card.
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Terms & Conditions Quick Picks and Prediction Spread Pick: Sharks -1.5 Total Pick: Under 6.5 Projected Final Score: Sharks 4, Blackhawks 2 Odds and Line Movement 
Opening Odds Team Moneyline Total San Jose -120 Over 6.5 (-112) Chicago +100 Under 6.5 (-110) Current Odds Team Moneyline Total San Jose -118 Over 6.5 (+106) Chicago -102 Under 6.5 (-130) Line Movement – Puck Line Date Time San Jose Chicago Public ($, #) 02/02 08:17:29AM -118 -102 A 84%, A 50% 02/02 08:17:00AM -120 +100 A 84%, A 50% 02/02 08:16:32AM -118 -102 A 84%, A 50% 02/02 08:16:03AM -114 -105 A 84%, A 50% 02/02 02:43:46AM -113 -106 H 100%, H 100% 02/02 02:41:07AM -111 -108 H 100%, H 100% 02/02 02:40:00AM -114 -105 H 100%, H 100% 02/02 02:39:31AM -115 -104 H 100%, H 100% 02/01 02:04:36PM -120 +100 02/01 02:04:14PM -122 +102 02/01 02:00:15PM -125 +104 02/01 10:02:05AM -120 +100 Line Movement – Total Date Time Over Under Public ($, #) 02/02 08:17:29AM 6.5 (+106) 6.5 (-130) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 08:17:00AM 6.5 (+104) 6.5 (-128) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 08:16:32AM 6.5 (+102) 6.5 (-124) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 08:16:03AM 6.5 (+104) 6.5 (-128) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 02:44:08AM 6.5 (+106) 6.5 (-130) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 02:43:46AM 6.5 (+104) 6.5 (-128) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 02:40:56AM 6.5 (+100) 6.5 (-120) O 100%, O 100% 02/02 02:39:48AM 6.5 (-102) 6.5 (-120) O 100%, O 100% 02/01 06:23:09PM 6.5 (+100) 6.5 (-122) 02/01 06:22:35PM 6.5 (+104) 6.5 (-128) 02/01 02:04:14PM 6.5 (+100) 6.5 (-122) 02/01 02:00:15PM 6.5 (-110) 6.5 (-110) 02/01 01:59:52PM 6.5 (-108) 6.5 (-112) 02/01 10:02:06AM 6.5 (-112) 6.5 (-110) Sharks Key Matchups and Handicap
San Jose comes in as the slightly better team even on the road, and the market has priced it that way for most of the cycle. The Sharks are 27-22-4 overall with a 13-13-1 road record, while Chicago is 21-25-9 and 11-14-5 at home. The Blackhawks also enter on a five-game losing streak, which matters because their margin is already thin when the scoring dries up.
When I break down how this game is likely to be decided, it starts at five on five. Chicago’s defensive results have been more stable, allowing 3.15 goals per game compared to San Jose at 3.43. But the scoring gap leans back toward the visitor: the Sharks score 3.09 goals per game while the Blackhawks sit at 2.64. That difference is why I would rather trust San Jose to win the middle frames and build a lead than bet on Chicago to chase.
The top-end scoring also favors San Jose. Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 79 points, while Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 52. On special teams, both power plays are in a similar range, with San Jose around 20.8% and Chicago about 19.4%, so I am not expecting a huge advantage either way there. For Chicago to win, it likely needs clean breakouts, fewer turnovers, and enough net-front presence to turn one-and-done looks into second chances.
That is also why I like the under. The total is 6.5, and the under is commonly juiced, which tells me books are bracing for a lower-event script where Chicago tries to keep it tight. My best read is that San Jose’s scoring ceiling shows up, but Chicago does not do enough offensively to force a 7-goal game.
Betting Trends (SJS vs CHI) San Jose has been priced as the slight favorite for much of the market cycle, including on the road. Chicago enters on a five-game losing streak. The total is 6.5, with the under commonly priced as the more expensive side. Key Injuries and Notes (SJS vs CHI) San Jose: Logan Couture remains out on long-term injured reserve. San Jose: Ty Dellandrea is out and projected back soon, but still unavailable. San Jose: Kiefer Sherwood is out and projected back soon, but still unavailable. Chicago: Nick Foligno is day-to-day. Chicago: Ryan Ellis is listed on injured reserve. Chicago: Shea Weber is listed on injured reserve. ATS and Total Picks Spread: Sharks -1.5 Total: Under 6.5 Final Score Prediction
I see San Jose’s better scoring profile and top-end production winning out, with Chicago struggling to create enough second-chance offense to turn this into a track meet.
Projected Final Score: Sharks 4, Blackhawks 2
Chicago How to Bet
If you are betting this matchup, decide first what you want to pay for the San Jose side. The moneyline sits near a pick-em range in the market data, but the better payout is on Sharks -1.5 at plus money, which fits my projected script if San Jose controls the middle frames. On the total, I am playing Under 6.5 because Chicago’s scoring rate points to a game where the Blackhawks need a cleaner, lower-event style to compete.
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