Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Stars being the favored team playing at home against the Avalanche. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche odds
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Avalanche and Stars have played each other, Colorado has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 4 goals per game.
- Through their last three road contests, the Avalanche offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Colorado posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Stars have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
Going into the game against Dallas, the Avalanche hold a 24-11-3 record. They have a 23-9-3 record when favored and 1-2-0 as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 8-7-3 record, while they are 16-4-0 in their games at home.
On the offensive side, the Avalanche are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 2nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 4th in the league. This season, the Avalanche are 14-7 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-4 record.
Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 20-8, and his save percentage is 0.9901960784313726%.
Going into the game against Colorado, the Stars hold a 22-10-4 record. They have a 20-9-4 record when favored and 2-1-0 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 10-4-3 record, while they are 12-6-1 when playing at home.
For their offensive performance, the Stars come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 5th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. This season, the Stars have a 13-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-3 record.
Goalie Scott Wedgewood comes into the game having made 15 starts this season. So far, his record is 11-3 and he has a save percentage of 0.6568627450980392%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Avalanche.
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips
- We like the Avalanche on the moneyline (+108)
- The Avalanche are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jake Oettinger – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Ryan Johansen – Illness – Questionable
- Chris Wagner – Achilles – Out
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Artturi Lehkonen – Upper Body – Out
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Jean-Luc Foudy – Lower Body – Out
