NHL Prop Bets: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks (April 15, 2026)
The San Jose Sharks (38-34-8) face the Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Sharks are favored to win at -125. They're currently +195 to cover the -1.5 puck line while the Blackhawks are -238 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Sharks have a 45-35 Puck Line record this season, while the Blackhawks hold a record of 48-33.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Sharks have a 39-39-2 O/U record this season (meaning 39 games have gone over the total points line, 39 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Blackhawks have a 35-44-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Sharks are averaging 3.01 goals per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Blackhawks are averaging only 2.53 (T31st).
- Defensively, the Sharks are giving up a whopping 3.55 goals per game this season (30th in the league), while the Blackhawks are giving up an average of 3.31 goals (27th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, San Jose is averaging 25.8 shots per game this season (26th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Chicago is allowing its opposition 30.1 shots per game (31st).
- Flipping that script, the Sharks are allowing 29.8 shots per game (28th in the NHL), while the Blackhawks are averaging 24.6 shots (32nd).
Power Play
- San Jose holds a power play percentage of 20.9%, ranking 17th in the league this season, while Chicago sits 28th with 17.2% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Sharks have a penalty kill rate of just 75.8% (ranked 28th), compared to the Blackhawks at 83.8% (2nd).
P1 Result
San Jose is +170 to win the first period, while Chicago is +175.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 22-24-34 | 13-13-15 | 9-11-19 | 3-4-3 |
| Chicago | 21-23-37 | 10-13-17 | 11-10-20 | 3-2-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Sharks have played in 20 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 21.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Sharks have played in 4 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 8.
Last Time They Met
San Jose recorded a 3-2 victory over Chicago at SAP Center at San Jose when these teams last met on April 6. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Frank Nazar did all he could for his team, recording 1 goal and 1 assist. The Sharks have now won three straight at SAP Center at San Jose against the Blackhawks.
