Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions
The Dallas Stars will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a divisional showdown on Saturday evening. The Stars are coming off a home defeat by the Canadiens while the
Game outlook
The Dallas Stars will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a divisional showdown on Saturday evening. The Stars are coming off a home defeat by the Canadiens while the Avalanche suffered a loss to the Oilers at home. The Stars previously beat the Avalanche in November with a 5-3 score. Colorado is the betting favorite at -133, with the current line at Colorado -135. Will the Avalanche bounce back from their last loss with a home win? Read on for the prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Stars +115 | Avalanche -135
Spread: Stars +1.5 (-225) | Avalanche -1.5 (+185)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 57%.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are eager to get back on the ice after enjoying their best stretch of the season, winning eight of their past ten games. Despite dropping two of their previous three clashes, they are showing strong performance. Leading the squad is 34-year-old center Matt Duchene with 41 points on the season. Young players like Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven are also contributing steadily. Defenseman Miro Heiskanen is one of the best in the NHL. With solid goaltending from Casey DeSmith and Jake Oettinger, the Stars are averaging 3.2 goals per game and conceding only 2.4 goals on average. With a power ranking of 8 and a record of 28-15-1, the Stars are proving to be a force to be reckoned with this NHL season. For those in need of assistance during the season, our top Hockey Handicappers are available to help.