Sharks vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - April 15

The San Jose Sharks (38-34-8) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14) at United Center on Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are on a seven-game home losing streak.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Wednesday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 1-8-1 while scoring 21 goals against 43 goals conceded. On 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (10.3%).

Sharks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Sharks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+104)
• 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 (38-34-8 overall) have a 12-8-20 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• San Jose has 46 points (20-5-6) in the 31 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games this season the Sharks scored just one goal, they've finished 0-10-2 (two points).
• San Jose has scored exactly two goals in 13 games this season (3-8-2 record, eight points).
• The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 51 games (35-12-4, 74 points).
• In the 29 games when San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 33 points after finishing 16-12-1.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 53 times, and went 24-23-6 (54 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks (28-39-14 overall) have posted a record of 7-14-21 in games that have needed OT this season.
• In the 27 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
• This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 16 games and they finished 0-15-1 in those matchups.
• When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned 15 points (5-11-5 record).
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 39 games, earning 54 points from those contests.
• Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 30 games this season and has recorded 33 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 11-10-4 (26 points).
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 53 games. The Blackhawks went 17-26-10 in those contests (44 points).

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Sharks vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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