Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Sharks vs. Avalanche NHL Odds
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(29-29-8) San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche (47-14-6)
Date: Thursday, March 31th
Time: 9:05 PM ET
Venue: Pepsi Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Sharks +250 | Avalanche -320 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Sharks +1.5 -105 | Avalanche -1.5 -115
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
The San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche face off on Thursday in a Western Conference NHL showdown. The Sharks have really struggled this season, while the Avs are having a nice season, but are dealing with injuries.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks come into this game with a 29-29-8 record and they have gone 13-14-4 away from home this season.
The Sharks have won three of their last four games with the one loss coming two games against the Edmonton Oilers, a game they gave up five goals in. In the last game against the Anaheim Ducks the offense scored four goals, and that was enough to win by three goals.
The Sharks are averaging 2.63 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.10 goals per game. Both of those rank in the bottom 3rd of the NHL, but in this game they are going to need the defense to be good.
Timo Meier has been the top player for San Jose scoring 30 goals and adding another 35 assists. Tomas Hertl has also been good this year scoring 26 goals and adding 28 assists. Logan Couture who is a key member of this team is dealing with an upper body injury and it’s unclear if he will be able to go in this game. The Sharks do have a game on Wednesday night against the Arizona Coyotes.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche come into this game with a 47-14-6 record overall and they have gone 26-4-3 at home. The Avs have won two of their last three games, including the last game against the Calgary Flames that they won 2-1.
The Avs are averaging 3.76 goals while their defense is giving up 2.75 goals per game. The defense has really started to play better, and as the playoffs get closer, that is going to be a key for this team.
The Avs are dealing with some key injuries including to Nathan MacKinnon who is dealing with a hand injury and it’s unclear if will be able to go in this game.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Avalanche are 46-9 in their last 55 home games.
- Sharks are 2-8 in their last 10 road games.
- The over is 3-0-1 in the Sharks last 4 vs. Central.
- The under is 5-1 in the Avs last six games against the Pacific.
Free San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Prediction:
The Sharks are on the second night of a back to back and they just don’t have the offense to keep this game close. Look for the Avs to score three or four goals, and I don’t think the Sharks will even get on the board. The Avs are 46-9 in their last 55 home games, and they are going to continue the strong play in this game. Back Colorado on the puck line.
Overview 4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Colorado -1.5
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