Predictions, Odds, and Prop Bets for Thursday Night Hockey Matchup between Sharks and Avalanche

• The Avalanche are a heavy -430 moneyline favorite over the Sharks on ESPN Thursday Night Hockey
• Colorado has won three straight while San Jose has a modest two-game winning streak
• See the Sharks vs Avalanche prediction, odds and prop bets, below

Two teams with vastly different season outputs square off Thursday Night, with one squad poised to potentially make a run to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, while the other is in a battle to avoid the worst record in the NHL.

The Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2) host the San Jose Sharks (17-37-9) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Online sportsbooks are bullish on the Avs in the NHL odds, pegging them as heavy favorites. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30pm ET, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage.

Sharks vs Avalanche Prediction

• Avalanche -155 puck line at Caesars

Simply put, this is a massive mismatch on paper, which is why Colorado is such huge favorites, particularly considering that they’ve won eleven in a row against their Western Conference foes.

Colorado currently sits fourth in the Central Division, two points behind the Minnesota Wild and a whopping 14 back of division-leading Winnipeg. Colorado has breathing room in the Wild Card chase, seven points up on Calgary and Vancouver. The front office hasn’t sat on their hands, however, dealing away star forward Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster with Carolina for Martin Necas (13 points in 13 games in Denver), and recently prying Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers.

It’s been another down year for San Jose, as they’re the worst team in the league. However, their prized #1 draft pick Macklin Celebrini hasn’t disappointed, racking up 45 points in 51 contests, and he leads in the Calder Trophy Odds race.

The Avs have been hot, with three straight victories and seven of ten. The Sharks have a modest two-game win streak, but had lost 14 of 15 prior to that. Colorado is eighth in goals per game, while the Sharks are 29th. The Avs are 16th in goals against and their counterparts bring up the rear. Colorado was actually fourth worst prior to dealing for Sharks netminder Mackenzie Blackwood in mid December. Since then, they’re vastly improved to fourth best.

Not only has Colorado won eleven in a row against San Jose, but they’ve also been victorious in all but two of those by at least two markers, so I’m taking the Avs on the puck line for this duel. Six of their last seven triumphs this season has seen Colorado win by two or more goals also.

San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The Sharks vs Avalanche odds show a total of 6 goals, with -115 odds to the over. Colorado is listed as a -430 moneyline favorite, and are -155 to cover the puck line of 1.5 goals. These two teams haven’t been evenly matched, with the Avs taking the last eleven meetings.

Odds as of March 6th at Caesars. Check out SBD’s Caesars Sportsbook review to see the available sign-up bonuses.

Sharks vs Avalanche Player Props

NHL Player Prop odds as of March 6th at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Switching over to the player props market, where I’m making over 1.5 points for Nathan MacKinnon my best bet. He leads the NHL in points with 93, and that’s coupled with the Sharks allowing the most goals per game in the league.

MacKinnon has also feasted on the Sharks of late, racking up at least two points in four straight meetings, and ten of his last 13 contests against his Western Conference foes.

Sharks vs Avalanche prop: Nathan MacKinnon Over 1.5 points (-130)

The San Jose Sharks are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche in a highly anticipated Thursday night hockey matchup. Both teams have been performing well this season, making this game a must-watch for hockey fans. As the game approaches, many are wondering what the predictions, odds, and prop bets are for this exciting showdown.

In terms of predictions, both the Sharks and Avalanche have been playing solid hockey as of late. The Sharks have been led by their star players like Brent Burns and Logan Couture, while the Avalanche have been powered by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. With both teams boasting strong offensive capabilities, this game is expected to be high-scoring and fast-paced.

In terms of odds, the Avalanche are currently favored to win this matchup. According to sportsbooks, the Avalanche have a -150 moneyline, meaning that they are the favorites to come out on top. The Sharks, on the other hand, have a +130 moneyline, indicating that they are the underdogs in this game. However, with the unpredictability of hockey, anything can happen on any given night.

As for prop bets, there are a variety of options available for this game. Some popular prop bets for this matchup include over/under on total goals scored, first goal scorer, and total shots on goal by a specific player. These prop bets add an extra layer of excitement to the game and give fans more ways to get involved in the action.

Overall, Thursday night’s matchup between the Sharks and Avalanche is shaping up to be a thrilling game. With both teams playing at a high level and plenty of betting options available, this game is sure to be one that fans won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in and see how this exciting showdown unfolds.