Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 8:00 pm ET, SAP Center at San Jose IN San Jose, CA
The NHL season is heating up, and the Colorado Avalanche are looking to solidify their position as a top contender. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks are struggling to find their footing, but they’ll be eager to upset the Avalanche and get their season back on track.
The San Jose Sharks are currently in a state of flux, having lost several key players to injury and struggling to find their footing early in the season. The team’s goaltending has also been a concern, with both MacKenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek struggling to perform at a high level.
Despite their struggles, the Sharks have shown flashes of offensive potential, with Tyler Toffoli leading the team in goals and points. However, the team’s defense has been porous, and they have allowed an average of 4.12 goals per game.
The Colorado Avalanche, on the other hand, have been playing at a high level, despite missing several key players due to injury. The team’s offense has been led by Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Gabriel Landeskog, and their goaltending has been solid, with Alexandar Georgiev posting a .922 save percentage in eight career games against the Sharks.
The Avalanche have a significant edge in this matchup, both in terms of talent and overall team play. They are expected to dominate the Sharks on both ends of the ice and come away with a comfortable victory.
Why Taking Over 6.5 Goals is a Smart Bet
Given the Avalanche’s offensive firepower and the Sharks’ defensive struggles, taking the over on 6.5 goals is a smart bet. The Avalanche have scored an average of 3.36 goals per game this season, while the Sharks have allowed an average of 4.12 goals per game. With both teams likely to score multiple goals, the over is a strong possibility.
Conclusion
The Colorado Avalanche are clear favorites to win this matchup against the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche have a significant edge in terms of talent and overall team play, and they are expected to dominate the Sharks on both ends of the ice. Taking the over on 6.5 goals is a smart bet, given the Avalanche’s offensive firepower and the Sharks’ defensive struggles.
Pick: Over 6.5
