In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 1st at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 3-6-2 this year after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 5-2 in their last game. San Jose scored the first three goals in the game and they were able to coast to a pretty easy win. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 31-28, won 46.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund, Kurashev, Smith, Toffoli, and Wennberg, while Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Kings by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Wild by a score of 6-5 before that. The Sharks have won three of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with eight points. San Jose has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 4.36 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 63.9% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with six goals and 11 assists, while William Eklund has added five goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 1-4-1 with a 4.69 goals against average and an .844 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 7-1-4 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Colorado had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the victory. The Avalanche out shot Vegas by a total of 26-23, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Necas, Nelson, Burns, and Makar, while Wedgewood stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Devils by a score of 8-4, but did lose to New Jersey by a score of 4-3 before that. The Avalanche have won two games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 18 points. Colorado has scored 3.73 goals per game and they have allowed 2.55 goals against per game, while also going 17.8% on the power play and 90.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with nine goals and nine assists, while Cale Makar has added four goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is making his first appearance of the season.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Avalanche have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won two of the Sharks’ last three games.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 Saturday games as road favorites.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when trailing after the first period.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 12 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost 18 of their last 19 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 15 day games at SAP Center at San Jose following a win.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Avalanche’s last five games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Avalanche’s last seven day games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- William Smith has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Sharks’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
- William Eklund has scored the first goal in three of the Sharks’ last four games.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Jeff Skinner has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances after playing 25+ minutes the previous day.
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in each of his last six Saturday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances in day games.
Sharks vs Avalanche Prediction
Colorado picked up a very nice win on Friday afternoon on the road against Vegas, and they will look for their third win in a row here. The Avalanche are 4-1-2 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 1-3-2 at home. San Jose has played better over their last five games and while their defense is a mess, they have scored at least five goals in three of their last five. We have seen San Jose go over 6.5 goals in four of their last five games, while Colorado has gone over 6.5 in three of their last five. Take the over here.