Blackhawks vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - April 6

The San Jose Sharks (36-32-7) and Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) meet at SAP Center at San Jose on Monday, April 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks fell to the Nashville Predators 6-3 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 victory against the Seattle Kraken.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Monday's game.

In the past 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 22 goals while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (7.7%).

Blackhawks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-170)
• 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 have a 36-32-7 record overall, with a 12-7-19 record in games that have needed overtime.
• San Jose is 18-5-6 (42 points) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
• In the 11 games this season the Sharks scored just one goal, they've finished 0-9-2 (two points).
• San Jose has taken eight points from the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-7-2 record).
• The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 48 games (33-12-3, 69 points).
• In the 27 games when San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-1 to record 31 points.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 48 times, and went 22-21-5 (49 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 28-35-14 record this season and are 7-14-21 in contests that have gone to overtime.
• In the 26 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
• This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in 15 games and they finished 0-14-1 in those matchups.
• When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 15 points (5-9-5 record).
• The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 38 times, earning 54 points from those matchups (23-7-8).
• This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 29 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 14-10-5.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 11-7-4 (26 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 52 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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