San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Avalanche

The San Jose Sharks meet the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, February 4.

We really like the -104 about the Sharks beating the Avalanche with a +1.5 goal start on the puck line. This is our betting prediction and it provides us with a nice cushion.

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San Jose Sharks have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Chicago Blackhawks won 6-3 at United Center. Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini and Shakir Mukhamadullin scored one goal each.

Colorado Avalanche were defeated last time out, making it three home losses on the spin. Ball Arena saw them beaten 2-0 against Detroit Red Wings. They managed 21 shots on goal, with goalie Mackenzie Blackwood making 23 saves (.958).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Avs and the Sharks saw the former win. It was a 6-0 scoreline at Ball Arena. It’s been nine Avs wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-2	2.9	.899	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-5-1	2.3	.916	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 11.6% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.4 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Will Smith racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.04 goal against average with a .844 save percentage.

The Avs have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 32.3 shots on goal, with a 7.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Brock Nelson is next in line after registering 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.73 GAA with a .895 SV%, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Gear up for San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

A big win for the favorites can be opposed when they face San Jose Sharks. The latter won’t be a pushover and our pick is them enjoying +1.5 start on the spread at -104.

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Key Sharks vs Avalanche stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 3 consecutive games at home.

Sharks +1.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: William Eklund Over 0.5 Assists +200

William Eklund (Sharks) has had one assist or more in 5 straight road games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line, especially with the odds of +200 available that this happens.

Latest William Eklund Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+360

First

+2000

Assists

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 3 - 1 Avalanche

The Sharks can be backed to win 3-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +3000 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Avalanche

1-0

Sharks

+8000

Avalanche

+6600

2-0

Sharks

+7000

Avalanche

+5000

2-1

Sharks

+2400

Avalanche

+1800

3-0

Sharks

+5500

Avalanche

+2500

3-1

Sharks

+3000

Avalanche

+1700

3-2

Sharks

+1300

Avalanche

+950

4-0

Sharks

+7500

Avalanche

+2500

4-1

Sharks

+2800

Avalanche

+1150

4-2

Sharks

+2400

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1400

Avalanche

+1050

5-0

Sharks

+12500

Avalanche

+3500

5-1

Sharks

+4500

Avalanche

+1400

5-2

Sharks

+2800

Avalanche

+1150

5-3

Sharks

+3300

Avalanche

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+2500

Avalanche

+1900

6-0

Sharks

+2500

Avalanche

+5000

6-1

Sharks

+10000

Avalanche

+2500

6-2

Sharks

+5500

Avalanche

+1700

6-3

Sharks

+4500

Avalanche

+2000

6-4

Sharks

+6000

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Sharks

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

7-0

Sharks

+5500

Avalanche

+7000

7-1

Sharks

+5500

Avalanche

+4000

7-2

Sharks

+13000

Avalanche

+3500

7-3

Sharks

+8000

Avalanche

+3300

7-4

Sharks

+8000

Avalanche

+4500

7-5

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+8000

7-6

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+10000

8-0

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+10000

8-1

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+6600

8-2

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+6000

8-3

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+7000

8-4

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+7500

8-5

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+11000

9-0

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+14000

9-1

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+11000

9-2

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+10000

9-3

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+11000

9-4

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+14000

10-2

Sharks

+12000

Avalanche

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche 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 76% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -313 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +245, San Jose Sharks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -132.

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Moneyline

Sharks

+245

Avalanche

-313

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+325

Tie

+450

Avalanche

-172

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-100

Avalanche -1.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+108

Over 6.5

-132

Favorite Nathan MacKinnon is available at +600 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-149

Anytime

+600

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+135

Anytime

+1000

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+170

Anytime

+1200

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+185

Anytime

+1300

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Victor Olofsson (Avalanche)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Gavin Brindley (Avalanche)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+525

Anytime

+3300

Michael Misa (Sharks)

First

+525

Anytime

+3500

Philipp Kurashev (Sharks)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

John Klingberg (Sharks)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Adam Gaudette (Sharks)

First

+825

Anytime

+5000

Taylor Makar (Avalanche)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Josh Manson (Avalanche)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Zakhar Bardakov (Avalanche)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Barclay Goodrow (Sharks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+180

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Alex Wennberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Victor Olofsson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Dmitry Orlov (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-149

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+115

Will Smith (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Tyler Toffoli (Sharks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Victor Olofsson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Kiefer Sherwood (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

John Klingberg (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 35.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 14.5
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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