Avalanche vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 1 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024, 1:57AM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 11:17PM

The Colorado Avalanche will play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Avalanche vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Avalanche vs Sharks

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Colorado-San Jose NHL game 10,000 times.

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

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Avalanche vs Sharks: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Ball Arena are listed here:

Head to Head: Avalanche $1.28, Sharks $4.30
Line: Avalanche -1.5 ($1.71), Sharks +1.5 ($2.33)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.99, Under $1.96

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Avalanche at $1.28 and the Sharks at $4.30.

The Avalanche are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.71 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.33.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.99 and odds for the Under at $1.96.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Avalanche vs Sharks game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Avalanche vs Sharks: Best Bets

Head to Head: San Jose at $4.30 with Betfair (2.3% edge)
Line: Sharks +1.5 at $2.33 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (53% probability)

Our Avalanche vs Sharks predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our preferred option because of the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Even though the Avalanche are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

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Avalanche vs Sharks: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Colorado vs San Jose on Monday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs Sharks: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs Sharks? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is the most likely player to score the first goal in Avalanche vs Sharks.

Rantanen has a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 48.1% chance of registering 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

Mikko Rantanen: 10.5% probability
Nathan MacKinnon: 10.2% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 8.1% probability
Cale Makar: 5.1% probability
Ryan Johansen: 4.1% probability

Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 5.5% probability
Anthony Duclair: 4.9% probability
William Eklund: 4.2% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 4.1% probability
Luke Kunin: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Mikko Rantanen: 48.1% probability
Nathan MacKinnon: 48.1% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 43.2% probability
Cale Makar: 27.9% probability
Ryan Johansen: 22.9% probability

Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 30.2% probability
Anthony Duclair: 25.7% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 22.9% probability
William Eklund: 21.8% probability
Mike Hoffman: 20.0% probability

Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Colorado vs San Jose game at Ball Arena.

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Avalanche vs Sharks: Preview

The match-up between the Avalanche and Sharks at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
Date: Monday 1 January 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Ball Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Colorado vs San Jose predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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