Avalanche vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 8 March 2023
Mar 7, 2023, 2:25AM
The Colorado Avalanche play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Avalanche vs Sharks, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Avalanche vs Sharks
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Avalanche-Sharks NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 71% chance of defeating the Sharks at Ball Arena.
More: Free Betting Guide for Avalanche vs Sharks
Colorado vs San Jose NHL Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Avalanche $1.29, Sharks $3.80
- Line: Avalanche -1.5 ($1.71), Sharks +1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Avalanche to win at $1.29. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Sharks to win at $3.80.
The Avalanche are 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.71 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.20.
The Over/Under for Avalanche vs Sharks has been set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Avalanche and the Sharks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Avalanche vs Sharks Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sharks at $3.80 with PointsBet (2.9% edge)
- Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.20 with bet365 (50% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.87 with PointsBet (54% probability)
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These Avalanche vs Sharks predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option because of the 2.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Avalanche vs Sharks NHL Prediction
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Avalanche vs Sharks Player Props
Are you looking for Avalanche vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is the most likely player to score the first goal in Avalanche vs Sharks.
MacKinnon has a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 44.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nathan MacKinnon: 9.2% probability
- Mikko Rantanen: 8.2% probability
- Cale Makar: 5.5% probability
- J.T. Compher: 5.0% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 4.7% probability
Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Erik Karlsson: 7.2% probability
- Logan Couture: 5.5% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 5.0% probability
- William Eklund: 3.6% probability
- Andreas Johnsson: 2.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nathan MacKinnon: 44.6% probability
- Mikko Rantanen: 39.7% probability
- Cale Makar: 29.6% probability
- J.T. Compher: 26.1% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 26.1% probability
Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Erik Karlsson: 36.1% probability
- Logan Couture: 29.2% probability
- Tomas Hertl: 26.9% probability
- William Eklund: 18.8% probability
- Alexander Barabanov: 16.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Colorado vs San Jose match-up at Ball Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Avalanche vs Sharks NHL 2023
The match-up between the Avalanche and Sharks at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Game: Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Wednesday 8 March 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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