Stars vs Avalanche Odds & Prediction: Playoff Preview Between Central Division Rivals
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.
Four NHL players during game play
Starting Goalies
- Colorado: Mackenzie Blackwood (18-7-3, 2.17 GAA since trade)
- Dallas: Jake Oettinger (30 wins, 2.52 GAA)
Key Stats:
- Avalanche have won 7 of last 8 games
- Stars are second in Western Conference points
- Teams split two previous meetings this season
- Colorado is 7-2-0-1 ATS in last 10 games
- Dallas is 5-2 ATS in last 7 games
Best Available Odds:
- Avalanche ML: -130 (DraftKings)
- Stars ML: +116 (FanDuel)
- Over/Under: 6.0 goals
- Colorado -1.5 spread
Prediction: Take Colorado ML -135 and Over 6.0 -120 at Caesars
Analysis: The Avalanche are the NHL's hottest team with points in 8 straight games. They have elite talent in Nathan MacKinnon (102 points) and Cale Makar, plus improved goaltending from Blackwood. Dallas counters with three 60+ point scorers and gets Roope Hintz back from injury. While the Stars are strong, Colorado's home ice advantage and recent form make them the play, though likely in a close game.
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