The Colorado Avalanche (18-15-0) will look to continue their remarkable dominance over the San Jose Sharks (11-18-5) when they meet at SAP Center on Thursday night, having won their last ten consecutive matchups dating back to May 2021.
The Avalanche, despite recent defensive struggles allowing 3.45 goals per game, maintain a potent offense led by Nathan MacKinnon's league-leading 37 assists and Mikko Rantanen's team-high 18 goals.
The Sharks enter the contest facing significant challenges, having lost five of their last six games while struggling with both offensive production (2.76 goals per game) and defensive consistency (3.47 goals against per game).
This matchup features an intriguing subplot as former Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, recently traded to San Jose, prepares to face his former teammates for the first time.
The historical pattern strongly favors Colorado, with the Avalanche having not only won their last ten meetings but also covering the puck line in eight of those victories.
As these Western Conference rivals prepare to face off, both teams' recent defensive vulnerabilities suggest the potential for an high-scoring affair that could test both goaltenders.
San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche matchup, our predictive model gives the Avalanche a 78.33% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Colorado Avalanche: 78.33% win probability
- Superior offensive capability (108 goals scored vs Sharks' 94)
- Better overall record (18 wins vs Sharks' 11 wins)
- Stronger recent form (LWLWW vs Sharks' LLWLL)
San Jose Sharks: 21.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (122 goals against, worst in the league)
- Struggling win rate (11 wins in 34 games, 32.4% win percentage)
- Poor goal differential (-28, among worst in the league)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche odds
| San Jose Sharks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +215 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -260 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 11 out of 34 matches this season.
- 2The Colorado Avalanche have won 18 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 27 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4Colorado Avalanche's 36 points place them 9th in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche form
San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche head to head
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Oct 21, 2024
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1 : 4
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Jan 1, 2024
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3 : 1
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Dec 18, 2023
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6 : 2
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Oct 15, 2023
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1 : 2
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Apr 7, 2023
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2 : 6
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Apr 5, 2023
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