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San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2024-03-17 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 2 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 62.5%
SJS: 37.5%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.29
SJS: 3.04
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CHI at home vs SJS: 5-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-15CHI 5 - 2 SJSCHISJS
2026-04-06SJS 3 - 2 CHISJSSJS
2026-02-02CHI 6 - 3 SJSCHISJS
2025-03-13SJS 4 - 2 CHISJSSJS
2024-10-31SJS 3 - 2 CHISJSCHI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI1501.21
1SJS1621.18
2CHI2021.51
2SJS1221.10
3CHI1111.60
3SJS1411.07
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 62.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.3 - 3.0