LiontipsSan Jose vs Colorado. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
San Jose broke their terrible eight-game losing streak in a recent fixture against Arizona, which they won with a score of 6:4. Left-winger Kane became the best player of the game with one goal and three assists. In the return match against the Coyotes, the Sharks beat their opponent again (4:2).
But when the Sharks had to play away again, and against stronger opponents, they lost three games in a row. San Jose were beaten twice by Colorado (0:3 and 3:4). back at the home court, the Sharks lost to the Avalanche (4:5 OT).
Colorado are one of the strongest teams in the West. They currently occupy second place in the table, letting only Vegas ahead of them. Thanks to their excellent results, the Avalanche have already secured a ticket to the playoffs, where they will compete for the Stanley Cup.
Right now the Avalanche are on a three-win streak. The team beat San Jose twice at home (3:0 and 4:3). Goalie Grubauer deserves high praise for his shutout performance. After that, Colorado faced the Sharks again - this time away, and they won in overtime (5:4 OT).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - No
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
СтавкаSan Jose to score 1st
In two head-to-head games in a row, San Jose scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
San Jose are not in their best form, but the team can fight back against such a strong opponent as Colorado, which the Sharks have proved in two head-to-head games. We think, betting on the favourite doesn't make a lot of sense, since the odds are too small. Rather choose the Sharks.
Our prediction is the San Jose to win with a handicap (+1.5).
San Jose often fails in defense, which is why the games with their participation usually have high scores. In this match, we believe, it is worth betting on the total over.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals.
