The San Jose Sharks (27-22-4) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (21-25-9) at United Center on Monday, Feb. 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks fell to the Calgary Flames 3-2 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Monday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have put up a record of 2-6-2. They have put up 18 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 30. They have not scored a power-play goal over that span.

Sharks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-105)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (27-22-4 overall) have an 11-4-15 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 21 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-5-3 record (good for 29 points).
In the seven games this season the Sharks scored only one goal, they lost every time.
San Jose has taken five points from the nine games this season when it scored two goals (2-6-1 record).
The Sharks are 25-6-3 in the 34 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 53 points).
In the 20 games when San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 11-8-1 to register 23 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, San Jose is 8-7-0 (16 points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Sharks went 18-15-4 in those contests (40 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 21-25-9 record this season and are 5-9-14 in games that have needed overtime.
In the 17 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-8-3 record).
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 27 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (17-5-5).
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 9-7-4 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 8-5-4 (20 points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Blackhawks finished 13-17-5 in those contests (31 points).

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