Fans betting on NHL look for value at Pepsi Center on Thursday as the host Colorado Avalanche battle the San Jose Sharks in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Colorado Avalanche in this one, they were listed as moneyline of -105 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
A 4.2-1.6 result in favor of the Avalanche is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche bring a 24-16-3 record to the battle against the 24-13-6 Sharks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Colorado go 24-17-2 so far and the Sharks go 14-28-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs San Jose injuries news.
This game puts the Colorado Avalanche, most recently No. 15 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the San Jose Sharks, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.3 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.65 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 21.05% while the Sharks defense kills off 84.56% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sharks were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Coyotes. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at -124 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at +102 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 20th
Colorado home to New York, Saturday, January 20th