Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2) vs San Jose Sharks (17-37-9)
Game Info: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -410 / San Jose Sharks +320 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 6th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 17-37-9 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 6-2 in their last game. San Jose had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the last three goals in the game to seal the win. The Sharks outshot Buffalo by a total of 28-22, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Eklund, Smith, Sturm, Toffoli, and Liljegren, while Georgiev stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Sharks defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 but did lose to Ottawa by a score of 5-3 before that. San Jose has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 43 points. San Jose has scored 2.62 goals per game and they have allowed 3.65 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 75.5% on the penalty kill this season. William Eklund has led San Jose with 13 goals, 33 assists, and 104 shots on goal, while Macklin Celebrini has added 19 goals, 26 assists, and 171 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 4-12-1 with a 3.68 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 36-24-2 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Colorado was tied at one in the third period, but they scored three goals in the last five minutes of the game for the win. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 33-25, won 43.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Drury, Lehkonen (2), and Mittelstadt, while Wedgewood stopped 32 out of 33 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Avalanche defeated the Wild by a score of 5-2 and the Devils by a score of 5-1. Colorado has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 74 points. Colorado has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 23 goals, 70 assists, and 249 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 22 goals, 46 assists, and 192 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 16-7-2 with a 2.12 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this season. The Avs will meet the Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Wild, and Flames after this game.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 16 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 12 games against the Sharks at Ball Arena.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games at Ball Arena following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games at Ball Arena.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the last six games between the Sharks and Avalanche.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Avalanche’s last seven games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the Sharks’ last 16 games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Avalanche’s last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Sharks’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Avalanche as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 17 games at Ball Arena.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games as favorites against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- William Smith has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Avalanche.
Sharks vs Avalanche Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup on a very rare winning streak, but they will continue their road trip here. The Sharks are 8-19-7 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 19-10-2 at home. Colorado has won three games in a row and they’re playing very well, as they have outscored their last three opponents by a total of 14-4. The Avalanche are the way better team in this matchup and even though San Jose has shown improvement over the last two weeks, I am still siding with Colorado to win by at least two goals.