- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ALT | NSCA
The San Jose Sharks (27-23) visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche (36-9) on Feb. 4 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-118).
The Sharks vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sharks | +1.5 -102 | 6.5 +105 | +225 |
| Avalanche | -1.5 -118 | 6.5 -125 | -285 |
Sharks vs Avalanche Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sharks will cover the spread with 84.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+11.65 Units / 30% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+9.30 Units / 36% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 away games (+6.25 Units / 37% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+10.55 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 2P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+5.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 35-19 against the spread this NHL season (+10.6 Units / 13.08% ROI).
- Sharks are 27-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units /25.73% ROI
- Sharks are 27-25 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -1.86% ROI
- Sharks are 25-27 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units /-5.71% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 28-26 against the spread this NHL season (+8.3 Units /14.01% ROI).
- Avalanche are 36-18 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 1.54% ROI
- Avalanche are 25-29 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -12.76% ROI
- Avalanche are 29-25 when betting the Under for +3.05 Units / 5.25% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -150 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +135 |
| Valeri Nichushkin (COL) | +170 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +170 |
| Artturi Lehkonen (COL) | +185 |
| Cale Makar (COL) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin (COL) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Cale Makar (COL) | 1.5 +150 | 1.5 -200 |
| Victor Olofsson (COL) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Alex Wennberg (SJ) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Devon Toews (COL) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin (COL) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Cale Makar (Col) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Victor Olofsson (COL) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Devon Toews (COL) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
| Kiefer Sherwood (SJ) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 8-10 (.444) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Sharks were 9-38 (.191) when recording less than 30 shots on goal last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .467
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche were 18-6 (.750) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
The Avalanche were 31-11 (.738) when scoring a power play goal last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .596
The Avalanche were 36-3 (.923) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .865
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks averaged 13.3 high danger chances per game last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Sharks averaged 0.85 expected goals per game in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.09
The Sharks were 8-10 (.444) when winning the xG advantage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche averaged 17.5 high danger chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Avalanche averaged 5.7 high danger chances per game in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Avalanche scored 21 power play goals in the first period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche primary assisted on 247 goals last season — tied for 5th most among NHL Teams
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 396 cycle chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Sharks allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche allowed 4 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for 3rd most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche allowed 2.91 expected goals per game last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Avalanche allowed 13.5 high danger chances per game last season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Avalanche allowed 0.85 expected goals per game in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
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