Avalanche vs. Sharks Predictions and Odds - Mar 18, 2022

The San Jose Sharks take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, commencing at 10:30PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Avalanche vs. Sharks, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Sharks?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Avalanche-Sharks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 68% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -105 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +245. That means you can bet $100 to profit $245, earning a total payout of $345, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -275, where you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 at -105 with FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks at +245 with FanDuel Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -120 with BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Avalanche vs. Sharks Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Colorado vs. San Jose, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Avalanche-Sharks matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Sharks Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Sharks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Friday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Avalanche star is a 45.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.9% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.9% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 8.1% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 4.8% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.3% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 7.1% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 6.8% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.4% probability
• Jonathan Dahlen: 3.1% probability
• Rudolfs Balcers: 2.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 45.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 43.7% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 39.6% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 27.1% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 23.6% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 34.9% probability
• Tomas Hertl: 31.2% probability
• Logan Couture: 28.0% probability
• Jonathan Dahlen: 19.2% probability
• Nick Bonino: 16.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Avalanche vs. Sharks on Friday March 18, 2022.

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Avalanche vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

When do the Sharks play the Avalanche?

• Date: Friday March 18, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM EDT / 7:30PM PDT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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