The Dallas Stars (41-20-14) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (44-24-6) Saturday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars picked up a 5-2 win against the Arizona Coyotes, and Dallas has picked up points in 5 of the past 6 games overall, going 4-1-1 during the span. Dallas sits in 2nd place in the Central Division, 2 points clear of the Avalanche, although Colorado has a game in hand.
The Avalanche were doubled up 4-2 at home by the first-place Minnesota Wild. Despite Thursday’s loss, Colorado has picked up wins in 9 of the past 11 games, while posting 4 or more goals in 5 of the previous 8 outings.
Stars at Avalanche odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Avalanche -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-200) | Avalanche -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Stars at Avalanche projected goalies
Jake Oettinger (33-10-11, 2.46 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs Alexandar Georgiev (34-16-5, 2.55 GAA, .919 SV%, 5 SO)
Oettinger has picked up 3 straight victories, allowing a total of just 5 goals on 78 shots during the span. He is 9-2-1 with a 3.07 GAA and .898 SV% in 12 starts in the month of March. That includes a 32-save win in a 7-3 win over the Avs on March 4.
Georgiev allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in a 4-2 loss against the Wild on Wednesday. He is still an impressive 8-4-1 with a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV% with 2 SO in 13 starts in March. Georgiev allowed 5 goals on just 19 shots in Dallas March 4, and he was pulled midway through the 2nd period.
Stars at Avalanche nickname picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 4, Avalanche 3
Moneyline
The STARS (+120) are worth a look on the road in this huge Central Division battle, and potential playoff preview.
Ball Arena has been a problem for many opponents, but not Dallas. It is 6-2 in the past 8 trips to Colorado. The Stars are also 5-0 in the past 5 games inside the Central Division, while going 8-2 in the past 10 games on the road.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Stars +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return if you need some insurance and can’t play Dallas straight up.
AVOID, and focus on the money line, which is a much better value.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 6 (-115).
The Over is 7-2 in the past 9 games on the road for the Stars, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 game inside the Central Division. The Over is 11-4-1 in the past 16 games overall for Dallas.
While the Under is 13-4-2 in the past 19 games inside the Central Division for the Avalanche, but the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games against winning teams.
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