Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Stars and Avalanche. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Avalanche are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Stars. Check out BetCoco for Colorado Avalanche – Dallas Stars odds
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Stars and Avalanche did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Stars have a record of 2-1. The Stars also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 8 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Colorado has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- The last ten games that Colorado was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- The last ten games that Dallas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Prediction
As the top team in the Western Conference and the Central Division, the Dallas Stars have had a fantastic season. Their overall record of 52-21-9 has them at 113 points, and they have won two straight games and six of their last ten. On the road, Dallas has gone 26-10-5 this season.
When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Stars have gone 34-16 this season. In games where they have been the underdog, Dallas has gone 5-4-2 this year, and they have won two straight games as the underdog.
For their offensive performance, the Stars come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 3rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. The Dallas offense is ranked 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 2nd in the NHL.
Goalie Jake Oettinger gets the start and has made 53 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.888%.
At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 31-9-1 and 45-18-6 as the favorite. In the Western Conference, Colorado is in 4th place and 3rd in the Central Division. Overall, the Avalanche have a record of 50-25-7.
Over their last five games, Colorado has won four times and has a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Avalanche have gone 34-16 this season.
When looking at their offense, the Avalanche have an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. The Avalanche went 34-14 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-10.
Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 62 games this season. His current record stands at 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Stars to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Betting Tips
- We like the Stars on the moneyline (+114)
- The Stars are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Jonathan Drouin – Lower Body – Questionable
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Logan O’Connor – Hip – Out
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
