Prior to the puck dropping at 10:30 PM ET in Thursday’s game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Chicago and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6 goals seven times this season.
• So far this season, six games San Jose has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Blackhawks score 2.70 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.45, adding up to 0.8 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 7.3 goals per game, 1.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blackhawks Moneyline: -143

• The Blackhawks have been a moneyline favorite just one time this season (they won).
• Chicago has had moneyline odds of -143 or shorter once this season, and won.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Blackhawks have an implied probability of 58.8% to win.

Sharks Moneyline: +121

• San Jose has played as the underdog on the moneyline 11 times this season, and won two games.
• The Sharks have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +121 or longer (in 10 chances).
• San Jose has a 45.2% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
San Jose 4, Chicago 3

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is one of Chicago’s leading contributors this season with nine points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.8%.
• With three goals and four assists, Teuvo Teravainen is one of the top offensive options for Chicago with his seven points (0.7 per game).
• Chicago’s scoring effort is aided by Seth Jones’ seven points. He’s contributed six assists.
• In the eight games Petr Mrazek has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 30th in the league.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund’s five goals and eight assists in 11 games give him 13 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Tyler Toffoli is a top scorer for San Jose, with 10 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided four assists in 11 contests.
• William Eklund has two goals and six assists for Chicago.
• Vitek Vanecek’s record stands at 1-4-0 on the season, giving up 20 goals (3.6 goals against average) and collecting 145 saves with an .879 save percentage (46th in the league).

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Chicago vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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