Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks and Avalanche are set to face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored to win at home against the Sharks. Check out BetCoco for Colorado Avalanche – San Jose Sharks odds
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Avalanche and Sharks have gone in favor of the Avalanche, putting together a record of 9-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Avalanche and Sharks, the Avalanche hold the edge with an puck line record of 6-4.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Sharks offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. San Jose posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Across the Avalanche last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-9, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Avalanche have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
Coming in with a record of 9-24-3, the Sharks have been the underdog every game this season. For away games this season, they have a 3-15-1 record, while they are 6-9-2 when playing at home.
When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 32nd in the league. This season, the Sharks have a 1-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-22 record.
Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-14, and his save percentage is 0.92%.
As they prepare to face San Jose, the Avalanche currently possess a 22-11-3 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 21-9-3, while as underdogs, it is 1-2-0. On the road, they have gone 8-7-3 this season and are 14-4-0 at home.
The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 2nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Colorado’s offense is currently ranked 5th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the league.
Goalie Ivan Prosvetov comes into the game having made seven starts this season. So far, his record is 4-3 and he has a save percentage of 0.4%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Avalanche picking up a 4-3 win.
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Betting Tips
- Take the Avalanche on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Chris Wagner – Achilles – Out
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Artturi Lehkonen – Upper Body – Out
- Samuel Girard – Personal – Probable
- Ross Colton – Knee – Questionable
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Jean-Luc Foudy – Lower Body – Out
San Jose Sharks Injury Report
- Logan Couture – Lower Body – Out
- Mackenzie Blackwood – Illness – Questionable
- Matt Benning – Lower Body – Out
- Givani Smith – Lower Body – Out
- Jacob Macdonald – Lower Body – Out
- Ty Emberson – Lower Body – Questionable
- Nico Sturm – Mid-Body – Out
- Mitchell Russell – Undisclosed – Out
