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Avalanche vs. Sharks prediction: Colorado favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [11/1/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The San Jose Sharks will square off with the favored Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Sharks game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Avalanche a 68% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Sharks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -230 | +202 |
| Total | o6.5 (-122) | u6.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +202 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Sharks player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Martin Necas is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Necas a 38.0% chance of scoring a goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 38.0% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 37.3% |
| Cale Makar | 29.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 29.0% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 33.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 28.8% |
| Will Smith | 24.4% |
| Jeff Skinner | 22.8% |
| William Eklund | 22.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 7.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 7.7% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.7% |
| Cale Makar | 5.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.3% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 6.3% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.3% |
| Jeff Skinner | 4.7% |
| Will Smith | 4.0% |
| William Eklund | 3.9% |
Avs vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Sharks and Avalanche at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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