Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Picks & Predictions

Mackenzie Blackwood (San Jose Sharks) Over 21.5 Saves (-130)

Mackenzie Blackwood's performance, especially in away games, suggests a strong possibility of him making over 21.5 saves in the upcoming match against the San Jose Sharks. Despite facing an average of 26.4 shots in his last five away games, Blackwood has managed to save an average of 22.8, comfortably over the betting line. His overall saves average in the recent five games also remains close to the line at 19.8. The model prediction of 24.8 saves, which is higher than the betting line and within one standard deviation, supports this trend. Moreover, Blackwood's high hit rate of 17 out of the last 20 away games, where he made more than 21.5 saves, reinforces the likelihood of this outcome. Thus, statistical evidence strongly suggests betting on Blackwood making over 21.5 saves.