The Colorado Avalanche have their sights set on the postseason but in order to move forward, they’ll need to take down the San Jose Sharks tonight. The Avs are one point ahead of St. Louis in the standings and a victory tonight would be huge to end their playoff drought. However, Colorado has not been a great wager in San Jose, losing 17 of its last 20 trips to the SAP Center, and opened as a +160 dog to get the W.
- The Avalanche are 6-1 SU in their last seven games after consecutive losses.
- The Sharks are 4-0 SU in their last four games at home after losing their most recent home game.
- San Jose is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home.
The Sharks have already booked their playoff ticket but lately, they have not had the look of a contender, dropping four straight games and allowing four goals per game in that stretch. Logan Couture scored his team-leading 33rd goal in a loss to the Stars on Tuesday and playing at home should help San Jose turn it around as the Sharks are 16-7 SU at home vs Western Conference teams this season.
As for the Avs, they’re doing everything they can to not make the playoffs, dropping four of their last five games. Colorado is led by Hart Trophy candidate Nathan MacKinnon, who has 94 points in 72 games this season and at times has willed his squad to victory this season. If bettors think the Avalanche can topple the Sharks, they should feel confident knowing the Avs knocked off the Sharks twice already this season, outscoring them 8-2 in those games.
The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing to an OVER. The OVER has hit in nine of the Sharks’ last 12 games and four of their last six games overall. Totals bettors will also be interested to know that the OVER has hit in seven of the last nine games in this matchup with an average combined score of 6.6 in those contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, San Jose sat as -175 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.8 win for the Avalanche. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Colorado Avalanche have seen them go 42-29-9 so far this season, while the San Jose Sharks are at 44-26-10. In totals betting, the Sharks are 35-44-1, while the Avalanche are 40-32-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Colorado injuries news.
The Sharks sit at No. 14 in the current NHL power poll here at OddsShark, while the Avalanche sit at No. 10 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Jose's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 3.06 goals per game, against a Colorado defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 20.63% while the Avalanche defense kills off 83.77% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Colorado was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Kings. Bettors on Los Angeles at -202 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
San Jose was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Stars. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Colorado is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
- Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
- San Jose is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
- San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Jose's last 12 games
- San Jose is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado home to St. Louis, Saturday, April 7
San Jose home to Minnesota, Saturday, April 7
