The Sharks will play the Blackhawks on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The San Jose Sharks take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks now have a 85.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks starting this game with a 80.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks start this game with a 17-20-2 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the San Jose Sharks rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks head to the first puck drop with a 13-19-8 record as a home team, putting them 13th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the San Jose Sharks rank 15th (243) for goals scored. The Chicago Blackhawks currently sit 25th (208) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The San Jose Sharks rank 3rd (286) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Chicago Blackhawks have allowed 273 goals this season, resulting in a 6th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the San Jose Sharks have a 2-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks sporting a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 38-34-8 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 28-39-14 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...get ready for a magical clash between the Sharks and Blackhawks on Wednesday night...the stakes are high as playoff seeding hangs in the balance...
The Sharks come into this game with a slightly better record than the struggling Blackhawks...but both teams are hungry for a win to secure a better position in the postseason...with only a few games left in the regular season, every point matters...
San Jose sits with a .475 win percentage and 84 points...while Chicago lags behind with a .346 win percentage and 70 points...it's crunch time for both teams as they battle it out on the ice...
For the best bets of the night, check out the tables below for the top moneyline, goal total, and puck line picks...whether you're a seasoned bettor or a novice, there's something for everyone...don't miss out on the action and place your bets at BetRivers or BetMGM...
So grab your wands and get ready for a wild showdown between these two fierce competitors...may the best team emerge victorious in this thrilling contest...let the magic of hockey take you on a spellbinding journey as the Sharks face off against the Blackhawks in a battle for playoff position...
Best Sharks at Blackhawks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite San Jose Sharks |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite San Jose Sharks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The San Jose Sharks are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The San Jose Sharks are -1.5 +190 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Sharks
Blackhawks
4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | -120+100 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 50%.
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 54.55%.
San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks Prop Bets
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Sharks
Blackhawks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes -220No +160Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -145Bet |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Macklin Celebrini
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +3000Bet |
Tyler Bertuzzi
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Will Smith
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at CHI 4/15/26 8:38pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - San Jose Sharks | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 0.476 | 86 | 37 | 251 | 292 | -41.0 | 21-14-6 | 18-21-2 | 2-2 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
San Jose Sharks & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM San Jose Sharks YR: futures available
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
San Jose Sharks & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 8:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.