Sharks vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/6/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.

San Jose Sharks-Colorado Avalanche Predictions and Game Preview.
Ball Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche this Thursday.

The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Thursday, beginning at 9:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's San Jose-Colorado game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Avalanche with a win probability of 74% and the Sharks with 26%."

For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Avalanche predictions page.

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Sharks vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 74% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.

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Sharks vs. Avalanche Odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Sharks Avalanche
Puck Line +1.5 (+138) -1.5 (-155)
Moneyline +340 -440
Total o6.5 (+105) u6.5 (-125)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Our model's strongest edge in today's Sharks vs. Avalanche matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Sharks vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 9.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 45.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player First Goal Probability
Macklin Celebrini 5.7%
Tyler Toffoli 5.4%
Will Smith 4.8%

Colorado Avalanche

Player First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon 9.9%
Artturi Lehkonen 6.8%
Martin Necas 6.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Macklin Celebrini 31.0%
Tyler Toffoli 30.8%
Will Smith 26.9%

Colorado Avalanche

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon 45.0%
Artturi Lehkonen 36.0%
Martin Necas 33.9%

Sharks vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the Avalanche and Sharks at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Sharks vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any San Jose vs. Colorado picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Avalanche, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sharks vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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