Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Paul Boucher, Senior NHL Analyst | Published: 11 hours ago | Last Updated: May 1, 21:37 | 6 min read

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  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

Can Avs Gain the Upper Hand?

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, 22-16-3 Away) play Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, 26-12-3 at Home) in this Stanley Cup Playoffs first round matchup at Ball Arena. The Stars lead the series 3-2.

The Avalanche are available at 1.89 when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. Our prediction is that the home team will beat the Stars in 60 minutes and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

6-2 Victory for Stars in Last H2H

Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche went head-to-head on Monday night, with the Stars winning 6-2 at American Airlines Center.

The Stars had 27 shots on goal. Mikko Rantanen landed 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger made a total of 26 saves (.929). The Avs fired 28 shots on goal, with Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen scoring one goal each.

Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 34-15-3 2.5 .909 2
23/24 35-14-2 2.72 .905 3
Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 20-8-3 2.22 .917 2
23/24 10-25-1 3.45 .899 2
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 18.6% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have been giving up 4.1 goals from 33.8 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.5%.

Wyatt Johnston is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Mikko Rantanen recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 3.51 goal against average with a .889 save percentage.

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

The Avs have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 32.4 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, while Charlie Coyle is next in line after registering 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.02 GAA with a .888 SV%, including one shutout.

Expert NHL Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert NHL predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the player and goalie stats that are the most valuable.

Key Stars vs Avalanche stats:

  • Avalanche have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Avalanche have won 18 of their last 26 games at home this season.
  • Stars have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Stars have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

There is a strong case that Colorado Avalanche will end up winning in regulation time and that means heading to the 60-minute line. You can get a value 1.89 that they triumph in this NHL encounter.

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Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Brock Nelson Over 1.5 Shots 1.62 bet365 logo

Brock Nelson (Avalanche) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of 1.62.

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Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Bet Builder Tips

3-Way Moneyline Avalanche
To Score Nathan MacKinnon
Shots on Goal Brock Nelson Over 1.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes the Avalanche winning in regulation time followed by Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) to find the net and Brock Nelson (Avalanche) having Over 1.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Avs Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

The Colorado Avalanche odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are 1.52 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 66% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 2.58 about Dallas Stars.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of 2.10.

National Hockey League fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value wagers.

Nathan MacKinnon is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Nathan MacKinnon is the market leader at 8.50 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
First
8.50
Anytime
2.14
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Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)
First
11.50
Anytime
2.85
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Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)
First
12.00
Anytime
2.95
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Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
First
13.00
Anytime
3.10
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Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Over 4.5
2.10
Under 4.5
1.70
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Cale Makar (Avalanche)
Over 3.5
2.25
Under 3.5
1.61
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Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)
Over 2.5
2.30
Under 2.5
1.59
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Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Over 2.5
2.50
Under 2.5
1.50
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars logo Dallas Stars Stats

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

Dallas Stars Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
53 Wyatt Johnston 5 20.82 2 3 5 -2
Mikko Rantanen 5 20.02 1 3 4 -2
55 Thomas Harley 5 28.64 2 2 4 1

Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
29 Nathan MacKinnon 5 23 5 2 7 2
25 Logan O'Connor 5 13.94 2 3 5 4
62 Artturi Lehkonen 5 18.76 2 1 3 2

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Miro Heiskanen
Injured
Jason Robertson
Injured
Nils Lundkvist
Injured

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ross Colton
Injured
Tucker Poolman
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Stars Lineups

29 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 2-6 Stars
27 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 0-4 Avalanche
24 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 2-1 Avalanche
22 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 3-4 Stars
20 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 5-1 Stars
17 Apr NHL
Stars 1-5 Predators
15 Apr NHL
Stars 4-6 Red Wings
13 Apr NHL
Utah HC 5-3 Stars
11 Apr NHL
Jets 4-0 Stars
09 Apr NHL
Canucks 6-5 Stars

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

29 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 2-6 Stars
27 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 0-4 Avalanche
24 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 2-1 Avalanche
22 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 3-4 Stars
20 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 5-1 Stars
14 Apr NHL
Avalanche 4-2 Ducks
13 Apr NHL
Avalanche 4-5 Kings
11 Apr NHL
Canucks 4-1 Avalanche
09 Apr NHL
Golden Knights 2-3 Avalanche
06 Apr NHL
Avalanche 4-5 Blues

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
3 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
4 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
5 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
6 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
7 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
8 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
2 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
3 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
4 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
5 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
6 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
7 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
8 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
3 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
4 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
5 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
6 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
7 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
8 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
2 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
3 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
4 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
5 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
6 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
7 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
8 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
3 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
4 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
5 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
6 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
7 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
8 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
9 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
10 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
11 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
12 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
13 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
14 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
15 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
16 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
3 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
4 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
5 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
6 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
7 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
8 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
9 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
10 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
11 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
12 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
13 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
14 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
15 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
16 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
3 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
4 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
5 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
6 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
7 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
8 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
9 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
10 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
11 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
12 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
13 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
14 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
15 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
16 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
17 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
18 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
19 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
20 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
21 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
22 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
23 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
24 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
25 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
26 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
27 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
28 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
29 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
30 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
31 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
32 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L

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