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San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2024-10-17 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 4 - 2 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 51.9%
SJS: 48.1%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.19
SJS: 2.91
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 46%

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
1CHI2011.15
1SJS600.59
2CHI2201.48
2SJS1510.93
3CHI710.95
3SJS1600.88
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: 51.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 4 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.2 - 2.9