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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Prediction: San Jose Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/13/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks matchup.
The San Jose Sharks will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Sharks as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Chicago-San Jose game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Sharks with a win probability of 51% and the Blackhawks with 49%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blackhawks vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Blackhawks and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Sharks a 51% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+195) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blackhawks vs. Sharks matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
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Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Sharks?
According to our model, San Jose's Tyler Toffoli is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Toffoli an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Sharks star is a 38.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 6.9% |
| Ryan Donato | 4.9% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 4.8% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | 8.0% |
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.3% |
| Will Smith | 6.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 35.3% |
| Ryan Donato | 28.6% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 26.0% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | 38.5% |
| Macklin Celebrini | 37.0% |
| Will Smith | 34.9% |
Hawks vs. Sharks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Sharks and Blackhawks at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Chicago vs. San Jose picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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