Blackhawks vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 17, 2024, 1:15AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 3:31PM
The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at United Center on Wednesday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Sharks
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Chicago-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Blackhawks a 56% chance of defeating the Sharks at United Center.
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at United Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Blackhawks $1.72, Sharks $2.34
- Line: Blackhawks -1.5 ($2.72), Sharks +1.5 ($1.52)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.91, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blackhawks at $1.72 and the Sharks at $2.34.
The Blackhawks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $2.72 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.52.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Jose at $2.34 with Betfair (1.7% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.52 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.91 with Betfair (53% probability)
Our Blackhawks vs Sharks betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Blackhawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Chicago vs San Jose on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Blackhawks vs Sharks: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs Sharks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, San Jose's Tomas Hertl is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Sharks.
Hertl has a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Sharks star has a 35.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Dickinson: 6.6% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 6.4% probability
- Ryan Donato: 5.8% probability
- Rem Pitlick: 4.4% probability
- Philipp Kurashev: 4.3% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 7.1% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 5.2% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 4.6% probability
- William Eklund: 4.4% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 4.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Dickinson: 31.7% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 31.6% probability
- Ryan Donato: 28.3% probability
- Rem Pitlick: 24.8% probability
- Cole Guttman: 24.7% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tomas Hertl: 35.1% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 28.4% probability
- William Eklund: 24.6% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 24.5% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 23.0% probability
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Preview
The game between the Blackhawks and Sharks at United Center is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Wednesday 17 January 2024
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Chicago vs San Jose predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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