Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Dec 2024

We’re heading to the puck line to bet against the Avalanche with our prediction. Back the Sharks at -115 which looks big considering our selection enjoys a +1.5 goal start.

Colorado Avalanche lost on the road in their previous game. Vancouver Canucks won 3-1 at Rogers Arena. Avs racked up 31 shots and Valeri Nichushkin bagged the only goal.

San Jose Sharks have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at SAP Center at San Jose, they were turned over 4-3 by Winnipeg Jets. Fabian Zetterlund, Tyler Toffoli and Macklin Celebrini scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-1 triumph when facing the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. For the past 10 games involving these teams, there has been a the Avs win every time.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-1-1	2.2	.920	2
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Alexandar Georgiev (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-26-4	3.7	.875	0
23/24	38-18-4	3.02	.897	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 3.0 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Mikko Rantanen racking up 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 1.92 goal against average with a .931 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sharks have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 31.8 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Jake Walman is next best after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.83 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Our pick is that San Jose Sharks can win with a +1.5 start on the spread. They should be able to stay close to the favorites in this NHL encounter and we’ll take the -115.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NHL handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Avalanche vs Sharks stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 5 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 5 consecutive games at home this season.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 24 of their last 33 games this season.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 12 of their last 17 games on the road this season.

Sharks +1.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Toffoli Over 2.5 Shots -122

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -122 available.

Latest Tyler Toffoli Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+235

First

+1300

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-106

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 5 Sharks

The Sharks are available to back at +3400 to secure a 5-3 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Sharks

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Sharks

+7500

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Sharks

+2000

3-0

Avalanche

+2400

Sharks

+5500

3-1

Avalanche

+1700

Sharks

+3000

3-2

Avalanche

+800

Sharks

+1150

4-0

Avalanche

+2500

Sharks

+8000

4-1

Avalanche

+1100

Sharks

+2800

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Sharks

+2500

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Sharks

+1300

5-0

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+14000

5-1

Avalanche

+1500

Sharks

+5000

5-2

Avalanche

+1150

Sharks

+2900

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Sharks

+3400

5-4

Avalanche

+1800

Sharks

+2400

6-1

Avalanche

+3000

Sharks

+12000

6-2

Avalanche

+1800

Sharks

+6000

6-3

Avalanche

+2000

Sharks

+4500

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+6000

6-5

Avalanche

+4500

Sharks

+5500

7-3

Avalanche

+3500

Sharks

+9000

7-4

Avalanche

+4500

Sharks

+9000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Sharks

+12500

7-6

Avalanche

+10000

Sharks

+12000

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Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Colorado Avalanche are massive -263 favorites. They are regarded as 72% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At +210, San Jose Sharks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -104.

The Avs are favorites to score first at odds of -175. Conversely, if you think opponents Sharks will open the scoring, they are +130 to do so.

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Moneyline

Avalanche

-263

Sharks

+210

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-159

Tie

+360

Sharks

+350

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+102

Sharks +1.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-116

Over 6.5

-104

You will find Mikko Rantanen at +650 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get -102 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)

First

-102

Anytime

+650

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

+102

Anytime

+700

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+190

Anytime

+1100

Casey Mittelstadt (Avalanche)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+245

Anytime

+1400

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1500

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

First

+290

Anytime

+1600

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Nikolai Kovalenko (Sharks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Givani Smith (Avalanche)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Ivan Ivan (Avalanche)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Alexander Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Ty Dellandrea (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

+150

Under 3.5

-200

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+135

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-106

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+150

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-106

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 35.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 19
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 6.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 3.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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