The San Jose Sharks (17-40-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (20-36-9) at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, March 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks have lost three games in a row.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Thursday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-5-2. They have scored 29 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 34. They have gone on the power play 22 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (27.3% of opportunities).

Sharks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Sharks 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-120)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks are 17-40-9 overall and 5-9-14 in overtime games.
San Jose has 25 points (10-13-5) in the 28 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 12 games this season the Sharks recorded just one goal, they went 1-9-2 (four points).
San Jose has taken 13 points from the 23 games this season when it scored two goals (5-15-3 record).
The Sharks are 11-14-4 in the 29 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 26 points).
In the 22 games when San Jose has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 6-12-4.
In games when it has outshot opponents, San Jose is 6-12-1 (13 points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 45 games. The Sharks finished 10-27-8 in those matchups (28 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have posted a record of 3-9-12 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 20-36-9.
Chicago has earned 15 points (4-9-7) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned seven points (2-16-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 31 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (18-8-5).
This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 6-12-2 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-10-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 51 games. The Blackhawks finished 16-26-9 in those contests (41 points).

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