Stars vs Avalanche Odds & Prediction: Red-Hot Colorado Hosts Dallas in Potential Playoff Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (40-24-3) host the Dallas Stars (42-21-2) at Ball Arena in a potential playoff preview between Central Division rivals. The Avalanche enter as 1.5-goal favorites, riding a hot streak with points in eight straight games.
Four NHL players during game play
Starting Goalies:
Mackenzie Blackwood (Avalanche):
- 18-7-3 since joining Colorado
- 2.17 GAA
- Won last 4 starts, allowing just 10 goals
- 0-2 vs Stars this season while with San Jose
Jake Oettinger (Stars):
- 30 wins this season
- 2.52 GAA
- Recently struggled with 9 goals allowed in last 2 starts
- 5-3 career record vs Avalanche (regular season)
Key Stats:
- Colorado has won 7 of last 8 games
- Stars have 2nd most points in Western Conference
- Nathan MacKinnon leads Avalanche with 102 points
- Teams split previous meetings this season (COL 6-4, DAL 5-3)
Best Odds:
- Colorado ML: -130 (DraftKings)
- Dallas ML: +116 (FanDuel)
- Over/Under: 6.0 (-120 at Caesars)
Prediction: Colorado ML (-135) and Over 6.0 (-120)
The Avalanche's hot streak and home-ice advantage should help them secure a close victory, though likely not by multiple goals. While both teams feature strong goaltending, the offensive firepower on both sides suggests goals will be scored.
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