LiontipsSan Jose vs Colorado. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
San Jose managed to break their eight-game losing streak with a victory over Arizona (6:4). We should give credit to Sharks' forward Kane, who scored a goal and gave three assists. In the next game against Coyotes Sharks claimed another win (4:2). This time, goaltender Korenar made the most impact - he saved 93% of shots in his goal.
After that, Sharks hit the road again and lost twice to Colorado (0:3 and 3:4). Team's defense failed to contain the opponent's attacking force, which created many goal-scoring opportunities.
Colorado had five away games in a row and first two of them went great for Avalanche - they had two confident wins over St. Louis (4:3 and 4:2). But then something went wrong. Blues took their revenge over Avalanche with two wins (5:3 and 4:1 respectively). After that Jared Bednar's guys lost heavily to Vegas (2:5).
On their return to home arena Avalanche broke their losing streak with two wins over San Jose (3:0 and 4:3 respectively). Colorado has already clinched a play-off spot - they are on the second place with 70 points.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in every period - no
In four out of last five H2H games teams failed to score in every period
СтавкаColorado to score first
In four out of five H2H games Colorado scored the first goal
Tip and bets
San Jose is not in a great form, but they almost snatched a point from Colorado in last game. We should believe that Sharks will be able to pick up points against Colorado in a third try.
Our prediction - San Jose to win with a handicap of (+1.5) goals
Head-to-head games between these teams are often high-scoring, especially since Sharks defense is not so great right now, we offer to bet on total over.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals.
