Blackhawks vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 17, 2024, 6:21PM | Published: Mar 17, 2024, 5:32PM
The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at United Center on Monday, starting at 9:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Sharks
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Chicago-San Jose NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Blackhawks a 58% chance of defeating the Sharks at United Center.
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at United Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Blackhawks $1.64, Sharks $2.50
- Line: Blackhawks -1.5 ($2.56), Sharks +1.5 ($1.57)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.74, Under $2.20
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 $1.64 and the Sharks at $2.50.
The Blackhawks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $2.56 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.57.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.74 and odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.
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Blackhawks vs Sharks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Jose at $2.50 with Betfair (2.7% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.57 with Betfair (65% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.20 with Betfair
Our Blackhawks vs Sharks best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Blackhawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option because of the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
Blackhawks vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Chicago vs San Jose on Monday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blackhawks vs Sharks: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs Sharks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Chicago's Connor Bedard is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Sharks.
Bedard has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Blackhawks star has a 40.0% 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
- Connor Bedard: 8.8% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 5.7% probability
- Nick Foligno: 5.1% probability
- Tyler Johnson: 5.1% probability
- Ryan Donato: 4.8% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- William Eklund: 4.9% probability
- Filip Zadina: 4.4% probability
- Thomas Bordeleau: 4.2% probability
- Nico Sturm: 4.0% probability
- Fabian Zetterlund: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 40.0% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 28.8% probability
- Nick Foligno: 27.4% probability
- Tyler Johnson: 26.9% probability
- Ryan Donato: 24.7% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Thomas Bordeleau: 24.8% probability
- Filip Zadina: 23.5% probability
- William Eklund: 23.2% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 22.6% probability
- Nico Sturm: 22.4% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Chicago vs San Jose game at United Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blackhawks vs Sharks: Preview
The game between the Blackhawks and Sharks at United Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Monday 18 March 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Chicago vs San Jose predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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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