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2026-27 Preseason

Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2024-03-23 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 4 - 5 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 48.6%
CHI: 51.4%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.08
CHI: 2.81
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • SJS at home vs CHI: 3-1
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
1SJS2001.20
1CHI1300.57
2SJS1600.71
2CHI1610.94
3SJS600.38
3CHI1811.53
4SJS000.00
4CHI100.07
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: 51.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 4 - 5 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.1 - 2.8