Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Sharks

The Colorado Avalanche go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert NHL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

We are going to bet against the Sharks with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with their opponents and we like the -128 about the Avalanche winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.

Colorado Avalanche have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Vegas Golden Knights were beaten 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Cale Makar was on target along with three of his teammates.

San Jose Sharks last game saw them claim a 5-2 home win over New Jersey Devils at SAP Center. The goals were shared around between five players including Will Smith. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made a total of 29 saves (.935).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 7-3 win for the Avs at Ball Arena when they last played the Sharks. The past 10 clashes between these teams have resulted in a Avs win each time.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-2	2.5	.904	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 35.6 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.8 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.4%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 15 points, 8 goals and 7 assists, with Cale Makar racking up 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.90 goal against average with a .882 save percentage.

The Sharks have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.4 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 67.6%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, while William Eklund is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.69 GAA with a .844 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is -128 available when it comes to Colorado Avalanche on the 60-minute line. We believe that the visitors has a strong chance of winning this NHL encounter and the odds makes plenty of appeal.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Avalanche vs Sharks stats:

• Avalanche have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Avalanche have won 2 consecutive games.
• Sharks have lost 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sharks have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have lost their last 10 games against Avalanche.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini Over 2.5 Shots -164

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. There is odds of -164 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Sharks

Our correct score prediction is a 3-1 win for the Avalanche which is available at odds of +1700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Sharks

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Sharks

+7000

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Sharks

+7000

2-1

Avalanche

+1700

Sharks

+2000

3-0

Avalanche

+2500

Sharks

+6000

3-1

Avalanche

+1700

Sharks

+3000

3-2

Avalanche

+900

Sharks

+1200

4-0

Avalanche

+2800

Sharks

+8000

4-1

Avalanche

+1100

Sharks

+3000

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Sharks

+2400

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Sharks

+1300

5-0

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+13000

5-1

Avalanche

+1500

Sharks

+5500

5-2

Avalanche

+1050

Sharks

+3000

5-3

Avalanche

+1800

Sharks

+3300

5-4

Avalanche

+1700

Sharks

+2200

6-1

Avalanche

+3000

Sharks

+12500

6-2

Avalanche

+1800

Sharks

+6000

6-3

Avalanche

+1800

Sharks

+4500

6-4

Avalanche

+3500

Sharks

+6000

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+5000

7-2

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+14000

7-3

Avalanche

+3300

Sharks

+9000

7-4

Avalanche

+4000

Sharks

+9000

7-5

Avalanche

+8000

Sharks

+12000

7-6

Avalanche

+10000

Sharks

+11000

8-4

Avalanche

+7500

Sharks

+15000

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Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Colorado Avalanche a 71% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -244 favorites with the sportsbooks. San Jose Sharks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +198.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -118.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-244

Sharks

+198

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-161

Tie

+360

Sharks

+350

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

-100

Sharks +1.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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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